October 5, 2019 Get Together Part 1
With tricks and treats we had the meeting of Colorado Antique and Vintage Sewing Machine Enthusiasts. As always we met the first Saturday, at ten o'clock, at the Perkins in south Denver. Those attending were Courtney, Dorothy, Carol, James, Janey and John.
Courtney brought a machine called a Brunswick, made by National, sold by Wards and having a Reversew mechanism in it. It is a three-quarter size machine and uses Chicago style plugs for power and controller. Interestingly, among the accessories that came with it, there was a package of needles that was sold, many years ago, from an address just a few blocks from the Perkins where we meet. We checked it out. Now a residential area, there are houses there, with no sign of the old business. Courtney brought the machine in a very nice hard shell case (unfortunately unpictured) that keeps it well protected. He made the case for his Wilcox & Gibbs from some spare oak plywood that he had.
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Dorothy brought some military patches and other assorted items that were discovered in a drawer of a New Conover treadle cabinet. The boot/button hook was simple, but substantial. The 1/2" tape on the unfortunately broken bobbin is not twill tape as it is a looser weave.
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to be continued....