Originally Posted by
Miz Johnny
There are many resources for machine ID and information, but ya'll are right--every time we lose a big site like Needlebar or Katie Farmer's, it's a sad day in Sewing Machine World.
I've been hunting for some info tonight myself, and am in hopes someone here might know. I picked up an American #1 treadle today, and am trying to find the serial number. This machine does not have the shield-shaped badge with serial # on the front, instead it has a round badge. Ideas? Thanks for any input.
Miz Johnny! You're collection has grown again! Ok, since no one else has answered, I'll take a stab at helping you. First, does your machine look like this one? Here is a post from last year on QB from QuilterGary:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...o-t191438.html
[ATTACH=CONFIG]408719[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]408720[/ATTACH]
This plate has some dates on it that may be of help to you if this is similar machine.
Second, Taken from Sewalot(his site is very informative):
http://www.sewalot.com/american_sewing_machine.htm
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You have to be a bit careful as there were several companies using the American on their sewing machines such as Goodrich, National, Weir and New Home. Several were available from the giant Sears mail order company of North America. Even James Weir advertised one of his models as the American Hand Sewing Machine."
Lastly, http://website.lineone.net/~lindave/american.htm
That's all the information I could find. Please post a photo of your machine for us to see!