Thread: The Oldest Sewing Machine in Our Collection.
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Old 06-28-2020, 11:32 AM
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Barbara RD
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Default Threading this machine
Beautiful machine My parents were given a 1852 Groves and Baker Sewing machine, model 393485, we have no idea how to thread the machine, can you help us out? Thank you, Barbara
Originally Posted by twinkie View Post
This is the oldest machine we have in our collection. You may have seen it before when I posted it on an antique thread, but I am so proud of it and can't wait until we finish refurbishing it. It is an 1852 Grover and Baker Treadle machine. It is in good condition, just needs to be polished and cleaned.

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Attachment 333438 These pictures were taken while the machine was still in storage. Sorry for the clutter.
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