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01-24-2014, 08:12 AM

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Aunt Neicie

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That is the one I am looking for.

01-24-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Macybaby

I still can't find it! When I type in what you said, I only get the book by the other author (Basebase Law) - not the one by Bays. And when I look for Bays as the author, I only get the other book - very frustrating!

I looked at the one the Smithsonian has, and it's great - but I'm more interested in 1890-1940 era machines.

This is the only green one I've found, and it's the other title - but it is by Carter Bays.

http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-A...ds=carter+bays

That's the one that's available in pdf from Collectorbooks.com.

01-24-2014, 04:06 PM

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That was fun! Though I'd love to get a book with more info on later machines 1900-1930 - or one about attachments.

01-24-2014, 06:21 PM

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I have "The handbook of antique sewing machines" by Law which is a small B&W handy little guide. Good for looking up odd ball model names and is my favorite. Condensed version of his encyclopedia.

Jon

01-25-2014, 11:39 AM

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jlhmnj, there is a book at Amazon that is called The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook. Just type in antique sewing machines, and it will come up with the other listings. Good luck.

01-25-2014, 11:40 AM

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I', sorry,, that was meant for Macybaby, my screen jumped when I was typing the name. So sorry.

01-25-2014, 12:02 PM

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Thanks- I already own that book and it's more about using them than about attachments - in fact it has about 1 paragraph about the top clamp ones - but at least it does say there there are many types of them, but nothing about what type fits which machine.

I'm trying to track down the makers and time frames. I've got such a large selection of attachments, and I've got plenty I have no idea what machine they fit. That's why I keep buying more machines LOL!!