Macybaby

I had wondered about them being hand painted as they aren't uniform. Interestingly, the green dots and yellow arrow type shape seems to still be there, but all the scroll work is what's worn off. For most of the machine, I can tell where is was because of the outline in the shellac that went around the paint when it was top coated.

I really like the machine, but am thinking the cabinet may be better off with someone who collects items of this age. For now it's safely tucked into a corner in my bedroom.

SteveH

I so wish this Singer trade card had not shortcut the section of time we are curious about..
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barny

That's interesting that I. M. Singer borrowed 40$ to build the first successful sewing machine in 18?0.

Champanier

What a great treasure and how wonderful that it came to someone who will care for it!

ThayerRags

Nice machine Macybaby.

You guys coming up with these MOP machines makes me want to dig out my only MOP machine and see if I can get it going. It’s not even close to being in the same ballpark as the ones discussed here lately, but it qualities as a MOP. It’s a Frister & Rossman Transverse Shuttle Hand Crank from around the turn of the century with snowflake inlays.

CD in Oklahoma

Rodney

CD that Frister and Rossman is quite a nice machine in it's own right.
Rodney

SteveH

F&R's are my favorite go-to machine. They ALWAYS make a great stitch.

Glenn

I agree with Steve the F&R's are great stitchers. I use my HC for all sorts of sewing. It is never fussy about thread or tension.
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csharp

Wow, love looking at these "hard to find" machines in your collections. All really nice. Thanks for sharing.

psychonurse

Very nice. What a great find. thanks for sharing.