Originally Posted by
jennb
It is the history of these that attracts me as much as the ability of these machines to still produce quality stitches. Knowing that my 1873 treadle has ventured from Connecticut to Montana to Illinois to Kansas to Texas in the last 140 years makes me stop and think about all the things this girl has seen. She likely spent some time in the back of a covered wagon.
My great-grandmother was born on the Oregon Trail. Isn't it amazing how far we have come? Our treasures will at least outlast us. With God's help, our younger generations will appreciate their longevity.