My oldest baby. Just wanted to share.

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01-23-2014, 04:17 AM

twinkie

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My oldest baby. Just wanted to share.

This machine is my oldest treasure. My DH brought it back from North Carolina. I can't wait until he gets the time to refurbish it. It is an 1852 Grover and Baker treadle machine. The wood is in beautiful shape but the machine needs cleaning. It does move freely. Hope you enjoy looking at it.

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01-23-2014, 04:30 AM

ThayerRags

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Boy! That's a nice one!

CD in Oklahoma

01-23-2014, 05:27 AM

Stitchnripper

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Wow! Nice looking machine!!

01-23-2014, 05:39 AM

GreyQ

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No wonder you're so happy! What a lovely piece with such elegant lines!

01-23-2014, 05:55 AM

MaureenT

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You are blessed....love to see you working on it!!

01-23-2014, 05:57 AM

Rach L.

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Very nice! Thank you for sharing!

01-23-2014, 08:51 AM

SteveH

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here is a few sources for info on those...

http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...hine%20Company

http://www.sewalot.com/grover%20&%20...20machines.htm

If you PM me I will send you a copy of the manual in Digital format.

01-23-2014, 09:50 AM

oldsewnsew

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it's amazing to me how something was built that long ago, but it's technology carried thru with few real changes. And how manufacturing tolerances and machining techniques were so capable!! Thanks!