My oldest baby. Just wanted to share.
01-23-2014, 04:17 AM
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My oldest baby. Just wanted to share.
This machine is my oldest treasure. My DH brought it back from North Carolina. I can't wait until he gets the time to refurbish it. It is an 1852 Grover and Baker treadle machine. The wood is in beautiful shape but the machine needs cleaning. It does move freely. Hope you enjoy looking at it.
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01-23-2014, 08:51 AM
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here is a few sources for info on those...
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...hine%20Company
http://www.sewalot.com/grover%20&%20...20machines.htm
If you PM me I will send you a copy of the manual in Digital format.
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...hine%20Company
http://www.sewalot.com/grover%20&%20...20machines.htm
If you PM me I will send you a copy of the manual in Digital format.
01-23-2014, 09:50 AM
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it's amazing to me how something was built that long ago, but it's technology carried thru with few real changes. And how manufacturing tolerances and machining techniques were so capable!! Thanks!
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