I just love the gorgeous grain in the woodwork.
One of Wheeler and Wilsons earlier style machine. It sews from the side and you know I have trouble getting my head around that Treadling from the front and feeding from the side. I have enormous respect for women who managed to insert sleeves into clothing from the side :-)
It also uses a curved needle because of the motion of the arm. It has a round bobbin.
They were the company which patented the four motion feed . The feeddogs move up back then down and then forward.
The drawers are the wrong size and are on our hunt list. We do not have a belt either.
Wheeler and Wilson were eventually bought by Singer in 1905. This is the number 4 Model and it dates to 1871.
Cheers Lynne and Rob
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Amazing - thanks for the info!
Hugs - Lurline♥
It looks like an antique quiltingmachine with the way the arm point forward. Lovely woodwork indeed. It sounds like the way in which a bicycle moves. I always love to read this kind of info, it is from a different but very interesting world hihi! Take care, have a nice day! XXXD
beautiful machine
wow wish I could find a beauty like this
kathie
Wow amazing!
It's always a treat to see the antique machines on your blog.
What a beauty! That's on my wish list...
WOW--what a beautiful machine!! I love old machines too, although I don't take them home with me! LOL I w ish I could. You visited my blog and commented on my new Block of the Month. I did not reply as your comment did not come to my inbox for some reason. I am so sorry. Thanks so much for commenting. I finally have the link working great and would love for you to come back and try it! I will be back to your blog. I love all the machines and that quilt in your header is fantastic!!
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