Originally Posted by
QuilterGary
American bottonhole overseaming and sewing machine co
Can someone tell me something about this machine? The earliest patented is Jul 26 1859 the latest 1867. The brass plate Manufactured By The American Bottonhole overseaming and sewing machine co. Philadelphia, Pa. I guess I have forgot how to post pictures. Can someone help me out? The machine is rough but if it is not worth saving the irons are great. The wooden pitent ? Rod is in good shape. Of course there is no cover and I think I can reglue the top. Any info please.
An American is definitely worth saving! If possible, it should be restored in such a way as to keep it as original as possible (try Howard's Restor-a-Finish instead of refinishing, etc.) Here's a short article about them.
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/american%20...%20machine.htm
Re posting pictures, can't help because I don't know how to do it either.
Good luck!
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