Old 04-25-2011, 11:23 AM
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BoJangles
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Originally Posted by sewgram1
Hi BoJangles I just found my MIL's Willcox. Jimmy needs someclean-up work and I have yet to find his moter.
He was born July 4, 1871. Paula
Wow, I didn't think machines were powered that old! Please post a picture when you can!

Nancy
Uhhhhh....when did electricity become available to homes? Not that early, I don't think. Probably can't find the motor because there never was one?
Actually, I bet your Wilcox and Gibbs was a treadle as most homes didn't get power until the 1920's and later.

Nancy
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