That is such a cool looking machine...and the fact that your Mom could do the shipping for you is the BEST!

she's been picked up!!! Wheew! So it was the Niece of the Governor, and they sold it because the Museum did not want it... Lucky me... Serial number is 8,726,850 = 1889

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The drawer contents are hilarious..

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last shot, the face needs some work, but not bad at all
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That isn't: The original manual from 1889 is a fantastic find.
If those reels are cotton and old they'll be falling apart - I found that cotton disintegrates over time, which is why old clothing falls apart even when never worn.
What's in the blue accessories box? Did you get a puzzle box? It would have come with one.

it went to the right person! enjoy! Lovely machine!

I just asked about that Accessory tin.... updates when I get them...

I actually "baited" this machine with a full puzzle box and full second set awaiting just the wood part. I even have two of the vary rare VS2 buttonholers waiting...

My Mom said this morning (when I called her for Mothers day..) that the manual was "only half". I mentioned it could have spit and be both halves stacked, she agreed it probably was. It will be shipped with the head soon, the base to follow later.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy

That is so very pretty........good for you, getting such a beauty............is it sewing yet? ............doenst look like it needs cleaning,etc..........so very very pretty.............

oh yes, I can see the layer of crud.... It is in NY still at my folks place. I live in Calif... i should have it in a week or so

You are so fortunate. The flowers are gorgeous