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.
Ok Dirtymom, here is a link to some information on your machine.
http://www.ismacs.net/domestic/home.html
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