soman2

Hello to all,

Does anyone who owns a late 1800's to early 1900's Standard Slim model and knows for sure the date of manufacture, would please post your serial number and the manuf. date. That way I might be able to determine the date of my machine more accurately. My s/n is 346266 and any info is appreciated. It's ashamed that so little dating ifno is available on the old Standads.

Thanks,

Rodney in Ponchatoula,La.

jlhmnj

Don't think I've ever seen any Standard dating information or even a sales receipt or warranty. I usually take notice of such things. Link to 1895 Standard Domestic and Industrial Machine Catalog:

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...ines/SIL/0014/

Jon

soman2

Thanks Jon,

I did find one on the net today with a s/n in the 136000 range and it was said to be an 1891 slim. If it's true then it's possible that mine could have been made prior to 1900. The tension is not the metal disk, it's felt and you need to wrap the thread one and a half times around and the pitman arm is made of wood. These two items may indicate an pre 1900 machine. The manual is undated and I have a service receipt dated 10-17-1972 serviced by K.R(KEN)Kinstler, Jr. in Clyde, N.D. He cleaned & adjusted the Standard for $4.75 and 2 hrs. labor @ $2.00 per hour on ticket #41 was $8.75!! Wonder if he is still in business?

Rodney

jlhmnj

Rodney,

Neat and interesting discovery. I be interested in seeing a photo or link to your receipts if possible. The labor rate sounds padded

Jon

soman2

Jon,

Here is the receipt found in the Standard cabinet.

Rodney

jlhmnj

I did a quick search and looked at some interesting trade cards, there really isn't much out there on Standard. I did find an OM which might be useful to someone after enlarging. The receipt is interesting history of your machine.

http://www.clawges.com/sewing/standa...ary/index.html

Jon