Divokittysmom

My husband & I are Volunteer Park Hosts. We were privileged to host @ Yaquina Bay Lighthouse a few years ago. I have always wondered about the antique sewing machine present in one of the rooms in the lighthouse. As a result of working there I was finally able to get up close enough to photograph this machine. I can read that it is a Domestic, and it's pretty darned dirty! Just curious about the age of the machine. Thanks for any assistance.

Divokittysmom

Here is one additional photo showing this lovely old machine from afar, showcasing the cabinet.

AngieS

That is very pretty. I can't wait to see how old it is. What a beauty!

Charlee

Strictly a guess... 1890 to 1900. I've seen that machine, just not up close!!

mighty

Wonderful machine!!!

Monroe

Poor thing is begging for a spa treatment!

Lostn51

What is the serial number on the slide plate and the needle bar? I know what date my two are and I can get you close from looking at those two dates. I think it is older than 1890 because it is favoring the one I have from 1875 just by looking at the treadle.

Billy

Divokittysmom

I will check to see if I have any other photos of her but I am thinking I don't. I should have thought more about the serial # when I took the photos.
Working there allowed me to be able to take some great shots all over the lighthouse. Otherwise, if you lean into the room a nifty little alarm sounds.
And she is very very much in need of a spa treatment!! She's still a beauty though!

UPDATE:
Ok... went back and checked and unfortunately I don't have anything any closer. I did try to zoom in on the closer one but it just gets blurry. Next time I am at the lighthouse I will see if I can get a closer photo of this beauty. For now I am content to have an approximate date. It's sure more than I had before!!
Thanks everyone! I just find these vintage machines fascinating!

Lostn51

And that is why all I use are treadled machines!

Billy