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    Old 01-15-2009, 04:01 PM
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    It may be older, it is the same one that made clocks and bikes, take a look at this http://books.google.com/books?id=GtI...um=1&ct=result
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    Old 01-15-2009, 04:26 PM
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    Elgin Favorite-(M) Elgin Sewing Machine Company, Elgin IL, 1896-1898
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    Old 01-15-2009, 05:01 PM
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    That is a wonderful looking machine. Though I do not know how to sew, I would like to get a treadle some day.

    Just look at the craftsman ship, the heavy iron/metal, the base decoration, the curves....

    I must have been born at the wrong time I think. I really appreciate older stuff.
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    Old 01-15-2009, 05:30 PM
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    I got a machine one time free that needed a belt, I put a thick elastic band on it, and it worked for years. Now I'm not suggesting that it's a smart thing to do, but you might be able to find out if it works that way.
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    Old 01-15-2009, 05:45 PM
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    I think its 50s. It is a class 15 clone. I have one as well, although its a Riccar that is 3-5 years younger. Millions literally of these(not nessicarily the same brand) were made after WWII.
    Just thought I'd let you know
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    Old 01-15-2009, 05:48 PM
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    Interesting reading what comes through on searches, I made and came through with the Elgin Sewing Machine & Bicycle Company, and look what great history pages they have....not sure that any of it's relevant, but interesting just the same.
    http://www.elginhistory.com/eaah/eaah-ch06.htm
    looks like a few people have Elgins
    http://antiquesandthearts.com/%5C/fo...var=280&var2=2

    Here's a good article, and if you scroll down you can click on the Free Elgin Sewing Machine picture, wonder if that will help you out?
    http://www.geocities.com/claw.geo/free.html
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    Old 01-15-2009, 08:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by thimblebug6000

    Here's a good article, and if you scroll down you can click on the Free Elgin Sewing Machine picture, wonder if that will help you out?
    http://www.geocities.com/claw.geo/free.html
    I saw this one too, but this is a different machine/different company.. "The Elgin" was made by the Free Sewing Machine Co. of Rockford, Ill which became the Free Sewing Machine Co. of Los Angeles Ca, in 1958 and in 1960 was bought by the Janome Company of Japan.

    Before this, Elgin was made by the National Sewing Machine Co. , Belvidere, Ill, which was merged with Free as a wholly owned subsidiary on Sep 1 1953.

    National produced their first electric machine in 1917. I dont think this one is that old.. so, I still think after 1924.. really doesnt look that old either.. to 1953..

    Im thinking 40 - 50. Still a very nice machine
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    Old 01-15-2009, 08:18 PM
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    I have a question Chele,, what does it say on the little medalion plate on the front of the machine? You know what Im talking about.. it is on the right front of the maching..

    I can see that it says Elgin.. does it say anything else?

    See if you can find a patent date or a city or origin anywhere on the machine..
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    Old 01-15-2009, 10:46 PM
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    sorry can't help you.... good luck
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    Old 01-16-2009, 06:57 AM
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    The bronze? plate is engraved: Washington, D.C.; Elgin; Made in Japan. On the top of the machine it reads: The Elgin Sewing Machine Co.

    I can't find any other markings on the machine itself. The motor has a model number, but I have a feeling the motor and foot pedal are not original.
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