my newest (oldest) Boye Needle Case!
#1
my newest (oldest) Boye Needle Case!
I'm been watching for an "old number system" Boye case, and I finally added one to my collection.
Notice it has no markings on the sides. The box has this plaque on one side
And a drawer to hold more needle cases. Some have a different drawer configuration.
Notice it has no markings on the sides. The box has this plaque on one side
And a drawer to hold more needle cases. Some have a different drawer configuration.
#2
for fun - here are some pictures from all four -
This is the center - this is the oldest and has no half size needles. It also has a hole in the arrow. I've read this is to hold a spool pin, for thread to show how the needle threader worked.
This one has the addition of 20 1/2 needle - for the W&G chain-stitch machine
This one also has the 20 1/2 (though it does not show in this picture)
and it has stickers placed on it to "update" for the 2 1/2 size needle added - note the SewHandy name
This one has both 1/2 sizes
And SewHandy is now on the rim - Along with a lot of other "newer" machines of the time
This is the center - this is the oldest and has no half size needles. It also has a hole in the arrow. I've read this is to hold a spool pin, for thread to show how the needle threader worked.
This one has the addition of 20 1/2 needle - for the W&G chain-stitch machine
This one also has the 20 1/2 (though it does not show in this picture)
and it has stickers placed on it to "update" for the 2 1/2 size needle added - note the SewHandy name
This one has both 1/2 sizes
And SewHandy is now on the rim - Along with a lot of other "newer" machines of the time
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Hi Cathy,
A wonderful collection of Boye cabinets. The old style numbering cases don't seem to be very common. I think this Boye fellow was a marketing genius even with the wacky dual numbering system. Sort of adds to the interest.
I bought a Boye cabinet similar to yours with the wood base but with the newer system numbering. It has both 2-1/2 and 20-1/2 spots on the tin. Hopefully it arrives safely from your neck of the woods, South Dakota.
Jon
A wonderful collection of Boye cabinets. The old style numbering cases don't seem to be very common. I think this Boye fellow was a marketing genius even with the wacky dual numbering system. Sort of adds to the interest.
I bought a Boye cabinet similar to yours with the wood base but with the newer system numbering. It has both 2-1/2 and 20-1/2 spots on the tin. Hopefully it arrives safely from your neck of the woods, South Dakota.
Jon
#10
Helen, most of mine came with supplies. I have one case full, and want to keep it that way. I wanted to have plenty for use also, since I have machines that use all but one off the needles/shuttles I have. Send me a PM on what you are looking for. the main problem is that what is missing is usually missing for all the cases - as it was the more common machines and in demand. It's rare you'll find a case with none of the odd ball shuttles there!
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