Nancy,
It's made by the American Buttonhole Sewing Machine Co. Pat can probably chime in here with more info. PAT where are you?
Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 5078335)
That looks sort of like Singers's Model 12 or 13, but different? Cathy?
Nancy |
Originally Posted by Mizkaki
(Post 5078414)
Nancy,
It's made by the American Buttonhole Sewing Machine Co. Pat can probably chime in here with more info. PAT where are you? Nancy |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 5077540)
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Well, this is what I got today for $30. The gal that had her wanted $40, but she is missing her needle and the screw to hold the needle in! Isn't she cute! Do any of you know anything about this toy sewing machine? She was made by National Sewing Machine Company out of Belvedere, Illinois somewhere in the early 1920's. The lady that had her had been given this machine by her grandmother who got it new and used it to make doll clothes. We figured it out and it had to be made in the 1920's or a little earlier. pat |
Pat,
I'll check book two when I get home. Cathy
Originally Posted by pfroggg
(Post 5078653)
According to Thomas, this toy was advertised in the Sears Christmas catalog of 1936. She estimates the dates of manufacture to be 1920s-1930s, and shows variants badged as 'American Girl' and 'Eldredgette'. (This is from Book II; can't put my hand on Book I. :o )
pat |
Originally Posted by Mizkaki
(Post 5078414)
It's made by the American Buttonhole Sewing Machine Co.
Pat can probably chime in here with more info. PAT where are you? http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...ges/image3.htm Here's a nice description (from somewhere around 1870-74): http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...ges/image1.htm pat |
Pat,
I knew you'd have much more info than I had.
Originally Posted by pfroggg
(Post 5078733)
I think it's 'American Buttonhole, Overseaming and Sewing Machine Co.' (American BHO and Sewing Machine Co), established in 1867 in Philadelphia, which manufactured sewing machines till around 1896. I'm not sure about the model number (would be nice if they'd taken a picture of the front!), but there's a sketch of a similar-looking machine on the Smithsonian site (dated 1874). If 15995 is the serial number, this machine *may* date to 1870.
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...ges/image3.htm Here's a nice description (from somewhere around 1870-74): http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...ges/image1.htm pat |
The "American" is about 3 hours away from me.... :) I'll pick it up and babysit if you'll pay the gas!! :)
I stand corrected on the Damascus toy!! I would have thought 40's... but no matter what, it's a cutie!! :) |
Originally Posted by Charlee
(Post 5078773)
The "American" is about 3 hours away from me.... :) I'll pick it up and babysit if you'll pay the gas!! :)
I stand corrected on the Damascus toy!! I would have thought 40's... but no matter what, it's a cutie!! :) Re the American, check to see if it has a shuttle and bobbin! May be hard to find... pat |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 5078318)
Monica, are you talking about the Pfaff the Damascus is sitting on? I love that machine, always have! It is a great comparison! Those TSM's (Toy Sewing Machines) are so tiny, but it is hard to tell how little they are without the comparison to a full sized machine!
Thank you, that placemat pattern is really simple. Nancy |
Originally Posted by pfroggg
(Post 5078653)
According to Thomas, this toy was advertised in the Sears Christmas catalog of 1936. She estimates the dates of manufacture to be 1920s-1930s, and shows variants badged as 'American Girl' and 'Eldredgette'. (This is from Book II; can't put my hand on Book I. :o )
pat Ok, I should stay quiet and drink my coffee.:D |
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