Old Elgin Sewing Machine
#11
It may be older, it is the same one that made clocks and bikes, take a look at this http://books.google.com/books?id=GtI...um=1&ct=result
#13
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That is a wonderful looking machine. Though I do not know how to sew, I would like to get a treadle some day.
Just look at the craftsman ship, the heavy iron/metal, the base decoration, the curves....
I must have been born at the wrong time I think. I really appreciate older stuff.
Just look at the craftsman ship, the heavy iron/metal, the base decoration, the curves....
I must have been born at the wrong time I think. I really appreciate older stuff.
#14
I got a machine one time free that needed a belt, I put a thick elastic band on it, and it worked for years. Now I'm not suggesting that it's a smart thing to do, but you might be able to find out if it works that way.
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I think its 50s. It is a class 15 clone. I have one as well, although its a Riccar that is 3-5 years younger. Millions literally of these(not nessicarily the same brand) were made after WWII.
Just thought I'd let you know
Just thought I'd let you know
#16
Interesting reading what comes through on searches, I made and came through with the Elgin Sewing Machine & Bicycle Company, and look what great history pages they have....not sure that any of it's relevant, but interesting just the same.
http://www.elginhistory.com/eaah/eaah-ch06.htm
looks like a few people have Elgins
http://antiquesandthearts.com/%5C/fo...var=280&var2=2
Here's a good article, and if you scroll down you can click on the Free Elgin Sewing Machine picture, wonder if that will help you out?
http://www.geocities.com/claw.geo/free.html
http://www.elginhistory.com/eaah/eaah-ch06.htm
looks like a few people have Elgins
http://antiquesandthearts.com/%5C/fo...var=280&var2=2
Here's a good article, and if you scroll down you can click on the Free Elgin Sewing Machine picture, wonder if that will help you out?
http://www.geocities.com/claw.geo/free.html
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
Here's a good article, and if you scroll down you can click on the Free Elgin Sewing Machine picture, wonder if that will help you out?
http://www.geocities.com/claw.geo/free.html
Before this, Elgin was made by the National Sewing Machine Co. , Belvidere, Ill, which was merged with Free as a wholly owned subsidiary on Sep 1 1953.
National produced their first electric machine in 1917. I dont think this one is that old.. so, I still think after 1924.. really doesnt look that old either.. to 1953..
Im thinking 40 - 50. Still a very nice machine
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I have a question Chele,, what does it say on the little medalion plate on the front of the machine? You know what Im talking about.. it is on the right front of the maching..
I can see that it says Elgin.. does it say anything else?
See if you can find a patent date or a city or origin anywhere on the machine..
I can see that it says Elgin.. does it say anything else?
See if you can find a patent date or a city or origin anywhere on the machine..
#20
The bronze? plate is engraved: Washington, D.C.; Elgin; Made in Japan. On the top of the machine it reads: The Elgin Sewing Machine Co.
I can't find any other markings on the machine itself. The motor has a model number, but I have a feeling the motor and foot pedal are not original.
I can't find any other markings on the machine itself. The motor has a model number, but I have a feeling the motor and foot pedal are not original.
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