up from the ashes - Howe Ruffler by Johnston
I picked this up an an auction site.
It was listed as "1800's sewing machine attachment"
and it was gross.... The bottom, not putting fabric near this....
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I forgot to take a picture of the front before I started cleaning, but here is the top side with the 1st of the writing revealed
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Second bit of writing uncovered
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The final bit of writing
Also not the end of the arm has a little swinging bit. that is the connection to the needle bar. the little cup at the end goes OVER the needle clamp screw head
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ready to go!!!! (Yeah Brasso, a brass brush, and 0000 Steel wool!!)
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