Help Identify Windsor Sewing Machine
10-10-2021, 02:55 PM
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Help Identify Windsor Sewing Machine
I recently picked up a Montgomery Ward "Windsor" treadle sewing machine in its original cabinet. I was wondering if anyone could help me with any information about the machine. The model/serial number by the presser foot reads 1965209. There is also a small letter A above the serial number and a larger number 5 to the upper left. The 7-drawer cabinet has 6 curved drawers (three on each side) with the handles inset into the wood and one swing-out center drawer. Most pictures of similar cabinets that I find only have 5 drawers. I including pictures in the first two comments below.
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10-10-2021, 02:56 PM
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10-10-2021, 02:58 PM
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10-10-2021, 04:44 PM
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Welcome MissTerri. You have what is considered a badged machine. Montgomery Wards was able to buy machines made by National. I believe you have what would be considered a model named VB-TT Type 3 as seen at http://needlebar.org/nbwiki/index.ph...uttle_Machines
National machines are hard to date, but, if I were to guess, I would probably around 1900 give or take a few years.
I'm not sure if this machine would have the hand wheel go in the opposite direction than modern machines.
I'm fairly certain that your machine would use a 20x1 needle. Some have used a modern 15x1 needle by dropping it a bit.
To post pictures on QB they need to be smaller than 2MB - my stock post about posting pictures:
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button.
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Or simply - Make sure pictures are smaller than 2MB
Click on red "Reply" button
Click on the paper clip icon
Click browse - choose picture/s. (only 5 allowed per post)
Once they show up as being loaded, Scroll over to the right side and click on "Upload"
After the pictures show up as being attached, you can close that window and go back to the screen to finish posting your post.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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National machines are hard to date, but, if I were to guess, I would probably around 1900 give or take a few years.
I'm not sure if this machine would have the hand wheel go in the opposite direction than modern machines.
I'm fairly certain that your machine would use a 20x1 needle. Some have used a modern 15x1 needle by dropping it a bit.
To post pictures on QB they need to be smaller than 2MB - my stock post about posting pictures:
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button.
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Or simply - Make sure pictures are smaller than 2MB
Click on red "Reply" button
Click on the paper clip icon
Click browse - choose picture/s. (only 5 allowed per post)
Once they show up as being loaded, Scroll over to the right side and click on "Upload"
After the pictures show up as being attached, you can close that window and go back to the screen to finish posting your post.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
10-14-2021, 08:35 AM
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Our Workbench, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my post in such a helpful manner! The chart from Needlebar.org is extremely helpful. I also appreciate your tips on how to post photos on the QB site. You have gone above and beyond and I appreciate it immensely!
