Originally Posted by
BoJangles
It is really sad the way these old machines were just thrown away. Grandmother had very good taste as she bought one of the best treadles she could get. It is sad that later generations don't understand the sacrifices their relatives made to be able to have a sewing machine as nice as the Phoenix.
Congratulations on saving a very nice machine. The cabinet may be a mess, but at least the machine is still is pretty good shape.
Nancy
Originally Posted by
purplefiend
Beautiful machine, glad you saved it.
Thank you both! I think it's an amazing machine and very beautiful. Really looking forward to having a go at restoring it