Originally Posted by Mollie'sMom
Am trying to get pics off phone. 1st pic of very small cab. only 22" wide.2nd pic of machine Third shows how small it is next to redeye. Cannot see name on machine except to shine light sideways. Then can read Elmira. Spent 6 hours on puter yesterday looking for info on this thing. Is missing some parts and I don't know what to order. Am getting flustrated. Having hot flashes. Could be is 102* here today. Does anyone know where to find info on Miss Elmira? :)
Your Elmira looks like the same general model as my Richmond treadle machine. Mine belonged to my great-grandmother and based on information from this board I believe it was an Eldredge machine manufactured by National between 1890 and 1900. It was a badged machine sold by the Charles William Stores. It takes a longer Eldredge needle but mine works fine with a standard needle that I don't insert all the way to the top. The shuttle on mine is stamped (in very small letters) with Eldredge, so you might check there for a clue. Mine is pictured on page 983.
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