Found my Willcox & Gibbs!!!!
02-27-2011, 07:26 PM
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Beautiful! I love these unique machines - soooo pretty!
Love the Treadles!
Love the Treadles!
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Here is my FC Henderson which is really close to your machine. It was made by Standard Sewing Machine Company and sold by FC Henderson who sold Sewing machines and Pianos in the late 1800's in Boston. I believe it to be an 1870's model because of a few features on the machine.
But it will be a treadle powered machine!
Billy
But it will be a treadle powered machine!
Billy
02-27-2011, 07:28 PM
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Maybe just give it a bit to load?
You may have to enable java - look for a little menu on your browser near the top.
You may have to enable java - look for a little menu on your browser near the top.
Originally Posted by Picklelady
Hi- I can't veiw the pix. Help. Could I be doing something wrong??
02-27-2011, 07:33 PM
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She's priceless to me.
Just the perfect example of the time just before the Industrial Revolution. Great American Innovation.
I work in software and just looking at this beauty reminds me of what we're all capable of - the sky's the limit.
Well made items will outlast their makers. As they should.
I have one just like this but the oldest copywrite date is 1863. That is civil war era. Hard to comprehend huh? It has no knicks, no rust, just beautiful. Wonder what they are worth? Enjoy your new toy!
Just the perfect example of the time just before the Industrial Revolution. Great American Innovation.
I work in software and just looking at this beauty reminds me of what we're all capable of - the sky's the limit.
Well made items will outlast their makers. As they should.
Originally Posted by Tennessee Suzi
Originally Posted by heyjami
Just picked up a beautiful Automatic Noiseless Willcox & Gibbs in #6 Drop Case treadle cabinet (also in beautiful condition!).
I'm so thrilled! I can't wait until I have a few moments to get to know it and sew something on it! After I oil it properly - the previous owner use WD40 to un-stick it.
Now what is this thing I noticed that you all name your pretty vintage ladies?
I'm so thrilled! I can't wait until I have a few moments to get to know it and sew something on it! After I oil it properly - the previous owner use WD40 to un-stick it.
Now what is this thing I noticed that you all name your pretty vintage ladies?
02-27-2011, 07:34 PM
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Hmmm, it came with it's original manual and there is nothing in there about sewing hats. What lead you to believe that it was a hat sewing machine? Maybe you know something I need to learn! ;-)
Please share....
Please share....
Originally Posted by JANW
So pretty, but this is a hat sewing machine, do you plan to use it or add to a collection?
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