Where can I get information on a treadle Franklin sewing machine number 289099 trying to see what they are worth just purchased one for 50 with cabinet needs redone and a good cleaning..So if anyone has any info or know where I can get it i would greatly appreciate the help
thank you
sandy

Post your question here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm. They love the vintage machines and are very helpful at identifying them.

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Sorry - don't know why the link won't work. Let's get there this way:

Try this one: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm

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Go to: Quilting Forum
Select: MAIN
Find & Select: Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell.

Let me know if you can't find it.

went to that link and wrote a post but have not heard anything but here lately thats how it has been when I ask about a sewing machine on that post.
thanks for the help
sandy

Sorry Sandy I have been swamped trying to get my customers machines out before Christmas and I am finally closed down for Christmas break. I have been putting in some 14 or so hour days 7 days a week and trying to keep up with the parts end was not fun either.

As far as the value of your machine I would have to see a photo of it. Most of the time it is one of those deals if you felt it was worth what you paid then you did good. I can tell you that it was sold by Sears and Roebuck and was a very popular mail order machine. What style cabinet do you have with it and what is the condition of it? If it is a parlor cabinet then it is very desirable, but for the most part remember that these old machines are not going to be great investments.

We like them because they bring back good memories or we just love the fact that they are better built than the stuff that is out there today.

Billy