Originally Posted by
J Miller
Jon,
That's a sturdy looking old work horse isn't it. What needle does it use?
And, $70.00 1878 dollars calculates out to $2,435.51 2013 dollars. It was probably harder to pay for then than it would be now.
Joe
Hi Joe-
I think people literally took a mortgage out on there sewing machine back then. I have a Bill of Sale from Davis to a General Store in VA for the same model / cabinet style as mine for $26. Hefty markup though most likely the retailer settled for less than the $70 list price.
I'm using Boye 20 needles in the Davis. I'll use MTx190's when these run out.
Jon