Old Elgin Sewing Machine
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I picked this up from an estate sale today. I know nothing about machines, but I thought it was pretty. It needs a belt.
Can anyone offer any help or information?
Can anyone offer any help or information?
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Back. Look at the ornate silver thing. It comes off with a screw. Why?
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OK Chele, keep in mind that I am NOT the expert on this, but
it seems that your machine was made by the National Sewing Machine Co. in Ill, which closed their doors in 1953..
So I think that you can assume it is at least that old.. and it looks like the machines of that era.
I think probably somewhere between 1924 and 1953.. Not much on this company.. I know that I have one other book, but I cant locate it right this moment.. Ill keep looking..
it seems that your machine was made by the National Sewing Machine Co. in Ill, which closed their doors in 1953..
So I think that you can assume it is at least that old.. and it looks like the machines of that era.
I think probably somewhere between 1924 and 1953.. Not much on this company.. I know that I have one other book, but I cant locate it right this moment.. Ill keep looking..
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Oh, thank you so much for researching for me! :D The machine is getting all kinds of looks and inquiries here at home. I was impressed my husband sat down and tried to figure out how everything works. He said he wants to redo all the electrical. It is kind of scary looking! None of the cords have insulation, or grounded plugs. I didn't get shocked when I plugged it in!
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