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    Old 01-31-2014, 12:48 PM
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    Default Another for the collection - Foley & Williams

    At first glance, this looks a lot like a Eldredge/National machine, and they take the same size needle and shuttle.





    The F&W is slightly narrower, about 3/4" so the slide is shorter.



    It's also narrower



    This is the typical bed shape of the National - notice the raised area (New Home is like this too).



    And the F&W - quite different.



    And the location of the serial number - under the front slide on National,



    And in about the same place as Singer for the F&W



    And the best part - it takes a different set of attachments YEA!!!

    F&W has ties to Goodrich- and my box of Goodrich A attachments fits the F&W machine.
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    Old 01-31-2014, 02:44 PM
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    I've seen a few with the "Leads The World globe decal and it is so cool. What a great find! Thanks for the comparison photos.
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    Old 01-31-2014, 06:25 PM
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    Neat photos! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 01-31-2014, 06:29 PM
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    You sure have a way of finding the oldies but goodies! Congratulations!
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    Old 01-31-2014, 07:49 PM
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    That is a cool logo on the cover plate. Great find!
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    Old 01-31-2014, 08:45 PM
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    Beautiful!!
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    Old 02-02-2014, 01:12 AM
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    Cathy,

    Congratulations on your Foley & Williams! Hope it works well for you!

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