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    Old 10-01-2011, 08:35 AM
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    What a beauty....You are so lucky to get it open and no damage done to cabinet. Enjoy her :)
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    Old 10-01-2011, 08:59 AM
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    That is the most beautiful machine I have ever seen. I hope I can find one when I am able to get back out going places.
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    Old 10-01-2011, 09:04 AM
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    Such a beautiful machine! Have you named her yet-?
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    Old 10-01-2011, 09:22 AM
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    See if you can pick it with a paper clip in the hole.
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    Old 10-01-2011, 09:57 AM
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    I have one just like it. It needs a key for that lock. There's a vintage sewing machine in there. Yes! Very heavy.
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    Old 10-01-2011, 10:01 AM
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    Now that she is out should I offer it back to my sister? She really didn't seem to want it!

    KEEP it! What beautiful colors and designs on it. You appreciate its beauty and your sis 'really didn't seem to want it'. Accept the gift graciously and give her a big hug and thank you next time you see her.
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    Old 10-01-2011, 10:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mamagus
    So what kind of a machine is she? She is a handcrank which is not surprising as many communities in Newfoundland did not have electricity until into the 40's and 50's.

    I think she is beyond beautiful! ( and I was not actively looking for a vintage machine...)

    Now that she is out should I offer it back to my sister? She really didn't seem to want it!

    Maybe I have more of an affinity for it because my grandmother taught me to sew when I was 7 or 8 on her old Singer treadle machine. My sister two years younger didn't get to use that machine because by the time she was old enough my grandmother was dying.
    You might be surprised if you knew the history of that particular machine. Mine was given to me, too, and fortunately, they knew it had come over with relatives on a ship from England. Hand crank means we can sew even when we can't see due to no electricity. :lol:
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    My Mom had a SM like that and gave it to her friend and not me!!
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    My Mom had a SM like that and gave it to her friend and not me!!
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    Old 10-01-2011, 10:35 AM
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    OH, you lucky, lucky lady! I bet you are going to get a very nice surprise. Do NOT let your husband near it with any tools. This has to be treated very carefully. Good luck!
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