This Emile James Patcher is the grand daddy of the Singer 29 series (and most of the other UFA (universal feed arm) machines. This machine can sew in any direction at any time, treadle or handcrank.
Too cool!
This machine may date to the end of or at least within 5 years of the end of the American Civil War.
This pic is for Macybaby who with the awesome help of her significant other managed to pack this so well nothing moved. Well done, wheew.
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Since I have my Apprentice on a lesson that will occupy his attention for several Wednesday sessions (muhahaha) I am beginning the cleanup now. more pics to follow.