Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have a free "Free" too. Serial #0240726, patent dates June 14 1910 Oct 10 1911, I hope that helps for dating.
I haven't used mine since I need to find the little ball bearings for the pitman rod. Playswithcolor has 031503 Free #5 bought at end of WW1 1918 or 1919? Monica's Free 0240726 - is it a Free # 5? Nana's Free 827313 - is it a Free #5? My friend Deb's Free #5 - C76088 My Free #5 - C83642 Do you all have the Free #5? Does anyone else have one with pending patent dates written on the cabinet top? Does anyone have a Free with patent dates on the slide plate? If so, what are the dates? Nancy Please make sure I have the correct serial numbers. I want to try and figure out why two of the serial number start with 'C'? Something to do with patent's still pending on those machines or a different factory? |
Originally Posted by playswithcolor
Some of the decals on mine changed from gold to silver - especially on the bed of the head. These were really worn, so maybe the couldn't handle the cleaner I used? I only tried cleaning stuff that a sister who collects vintage machines suggested. My cabinet has the curved treadle cabinet with drawers. Nancy |
Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Ok, I am going to try to add photos of my "new" machine. I am using the craigslist photos since my camera died. Hope this works.
Nancy |
Originally Posted by dirty1mom
I bought a treadle last night. The plate says "Domestic" S.M. Co
Pat. May 19 1863 Nov. 15 1864 Jan. 31 1871 NEW YORK Under that is: 41675 It has a requtangluar bed. Any guesses? Coffin lid has a chunk of wood missing but the drawers are there. So of the pearl inlay is missing. I didn't realize that Domestic was an actual company because there are so many machines called 'domestic.' Anyway, there was a Domestic Sewing Machine Co that started making machines before 1869, but the machines didn't say Domestic until 1869. Domestic was in business until 1924 when White bought them out. I have been confused on your serial number since you posted it because on the White dating site, your number does not fit in! I understand why now -- your machine is not a badged White, but a Domestic! Again beautiful machine and cabinet! Nancy |
Originally Posted by playswithcolor
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok you guys, I finally got my Free treadle in the house. Had to put this one behind the sofa in the entry. I am sorry the cabinet photos didn't come out real clear.
I moved my 15-88 into my sewing room! Yippeeeeeee! I finally made the commitment to have a treadle in the sewing room -- they are all over the house -- except the sewing room! Nancy Some of the decals on mine changed from gold to silver - especially on the bed of the head. These were really worn, so maybe the couldn't handle the cleaner I used? I only tried cleaning stuff that a sister who collects vintage machines suggested. My cabinet has the curved treadle cabinet with drawers. |
Monica what page is the picture of your Free posted here?
Nancy |
Do you all have the Free #5? Does anyone else have one with pending patent dates written on the cabinet top?
Does anyone have a Free with patent dates on the slide plate? If so, what are the dates? Nancy ok I just looked at the slide plate. It says Patented Feb 11-02, Oct 17- 05, July 30-07, Sept 15-08, Dec 21-09, Jan 4-10 and states other patents pending. These patent dates are pretty consistent with when I was told it was purchased using ww1 war bonus. Serial number 031503 no letter prefix on serial # Hope this info helps with dating your machine. |
Originally Posted by playswithcolor
ok I just looked at the slide plate. It says Patented Feb 11-02,
Oct 17- 05, July 30-07, Sept 15-08, Dec 21-09, Jan 4-10 and states other patents pending. These patent dates are pretty consistent with when I was told it was purchased using ww1 war bonus. Serial number 031503 no letter prefix on serial # Hope this info helps with dating your machine. Can you post a picture of yours or did I miss the picture? Nancy |
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have a free "Free" too. Serial #0240726, patent dates June 14 1910 Oct 10 1911, I hope that helps for dating.
I haven't used mine since I need to find the little ball bearings for the pitman rod. Playswithcolor has 031503 Free #5 bought at end of WW1 1918 or 1919? Monica's Free 0240726 - is it a Free # 5? Nana's Free 827313 - is it a Free #5? My friend Deb's Free #5 - C76088 My Free #5 - C83642 Do you all have the Free #5? Does anyone else have one with pending patent dates written on the cabinet top? Does anyone have a Free with patent dates on the slide plate? If so, what are the dates? Nancy Please make sure I have the correct serial numbers. I want to try and figure out why two of the serial number start with 'C'? Something to do with patent's still pending on those machines or a different factory? The treadle serial number is 873674 the patent numbers go from June 11, 1902 thru Jan. 4, 1910. The electric is a number 8 CE53077 Last patent Feb. 11, 1902 thru May 20, 1913 One is in a parlor cabinet. It's covered up right now and I can't get the number from it but here is a picture. free machine [ATTACH=CONFIG]124675[/ATTACH] parlor cabinet for the free machine [ATTACH=CONFIG]125048[/ATTACH] cabinet closed [ATTACH=CONFIG]125362[/ATTACH] |
I will take its photo and get it posted. I have a new computer and need to load photo software first.
I forgot to share that ISMACS has the manual for the Free No 5 on line. It is 22 pages. It printed out nicely- fairly clear and readable. A couple of the diagrams are iffy- the #s of the parts are difficult to read. The manual is a hoot to read. It says in numerous places to use quality thread, quality needles, quality sewing machine oil, and warns against letting a handy man or someone who sells other brands of machines make adjustments or repairs. It shows a picture of the needle length it uses but I didn't see any kind of # or needle size. I need to read a little more to see if I can find it. |
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