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Old 09-30-2013, 05:06 AM
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DH and I went to one of our favorite antique stores and found a new member for our collection.

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It's an 1894 Singer 28 with scroll and roses decals that are in pretty good shape. It is missing the needle, shuttle and bobbin, but we got the price down a bit because of missing parts. We haven't been on the hunt since last year - we're kind of running out of room. So we've decided to focus on collecting hand cranks. This one we have named Catherine - an elegant name for an elegant machine!
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Old 09-30-2013, 05:47 AM
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Oh, I love that machine. I have also kind of taken to the hand cranks. I found one just last week that was an original made in 1909. The gentleman I bought it from said he got it while he was stationed in England. It has the Victorian decals that are nearly perfect. So, so beautiful.
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Old 09-30-2013, 06:14 AM
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Absolutely elegant decals, and in beautiful condition. Congrats!
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Congrats on the great find!!
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Beautiful machine!!!
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color me green. I would LOVE to find a 28 that old in that good a condition... ahh to dream...
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Old 09-30-2013, 08:28 AM
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Here are a couple of detail photos:

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That is beautiful! like the name too (it's the same as mine LOL!)

That sure is one wonderful find.
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Nice! The older sister of my recent acquisition.
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That is one beautiful machine! Congratulations on your find!

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