Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by quilt addict
Originally Posted by treadlep
The only information on the machine is the name "richmond", but paperwork with it indicates it was sold by the Charles William Store. The needles with the machine are stamped "B Eldredge", but I have no idea whether a currently manufactured needle might work (seems longer than the average needle).
That is a beautiful machine. It appears to me to be a baged Davis or National made machine. I would start my search there. Good Luck!
See someone already answered.
Looks like it was made by Eldridge/National, right around when they changed names.
Thanks---I was thinking in the 1890 to 1915 time period as well, and the consensus from folks on this board seems to lean towards National as the manufacturer. I also think it is beautiful. I've had it for 20 years but am just getting around to looking at it closer.