Jul 17, 2010 I am not an encyclopedia of sewing machine knowledge but I did research on mine a bit ago so I checked the places I found my info. Since Eldredge made machines under that name from 1869-1890 and most of their early models were hand cranks I would hazard a. The Eldredge Sewing Machine Company was originally located in Chicago, Ill, and manufactured machines from 1869 through 1890. Also located in Illinois, the June Manufacturing Company manufactured sewing machines from 1881 through 1890. The National Sewing Machine Company was formed in 1890 from their consolidation. Every part of this antique sewing machine appears to be original to it (including the mounting bolt which is included in this auction) and the painted serial number 31157 matches the serial number stamped into the metal which is shown in picture number 11 (there is a small letter 'K ' marked above this serial number as well).
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Although Elias Howe had patented the lock stitch sewing machine in 1846 initially there was little interest in this new invention. Gradually though a small number of firms started to produce primative sewing machines and later the American courts decided many of the machines produced infringed Elias Howe's Patent. Following various legal disputes the owners of the most important patents formed the Sewing Machine Combination in 1856 to jointly licence the use of their patents, from then on America developed a thriving sewing machine manufacturing industry. Many companies remained small and only made sewing machines for relatively short periods before disappearing sometimes leaving only a name or machine to history. Our aim is to establish a comprehensive list of American Sewing Machine Manufacturers, the machines made and dates of production. This is not straight forward, some early sewing machines were named after the Patent used rather than the Company which produced the machine, names of defunct companies were reused years later, and there were an enormous number of machines labelled for retailers! Concequently it is not our intention to list labelled machines. The list provided below is in its infancy and will be updated as and when new information becomes available to us. PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this web page is the COPYRIGHT of David G. Best it MAY NOT be reproduced nor used for commercial gain without my express written consent. If you come across a period advertisement, instruction manual, price list etc (dated or not) this may provide further information which would help enhance the accuracy of this list and we would be grateful if you could let us have a copy.
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I have a Eldredge treadle. It was gifted to me in '09 after my bf's grandmother passed. It has sat around all these years and I've finally overcome my fear and decided to restore the treadle.
My question is this. I can't seem to find any information on when she was made or where for that matter. It does have a serial number 1311592, but nothing else. It has a decal on the front of the arm that says, 'The Eldredge' and on the back of the arm it says, 'Improved Eldredge B'. I've researched a lot and every image I seem to pull up doesn't match my treadle. I've found manuals a plenty of another Improved Eldredge, it's similar, but not at all exact.
I would just like to get a date because I want to set up a memory book with his late grandmother and great grandmother and any information I can find about this particular model. So that when it's not in use (I do plan to use it) this memory book and pics of the grandmothers can rest on top.
So any info on a possible date would be so greatly appreciated.
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November 7, 20180 found this helpful
Swf to screensaver scout keygen software. In June of 1890, Eldridge was consolidated with the National Sewing Machine Company. Your machine is at least that old. ismacs.net/../from_eldredge_to_national_to_janome..
November 7, 20180 found this helpful
Perhaps this blog can help! Maybe the author has additional sources.
Your idea is lovely! It is so sweet to preserve history like this!!
November 8, 20180 found this helpful
Naruto ultimate ninja heroes 3 ppsspp iso for android. There is a lot of information about the Eldredge and National Sewing Machines but not a lot of actual information that makes it possible for just 'anyone' to date one of these machines.
Your machine had to have been produced after 1890 since it has a National Sewing Machine 'badge' on the front (nameplate).
I cannot find any statement showing that the name Eldredge was completely dropped in favor of using the National Machine name so it is possible the Eldredge name stayed on their machines until they closed the factory.
There is evidence that National Sewing Machine company sold machines to several companies placing whatever name that company wanted to use (clones) (just like the Japanese companies did with the 'Singer' model).
Here is an ad from 1879 showing a similar machine but it cannot be yours because this was 11 years before National was started.
Even Wikipedia does not say when (or if) the sewing machines were renamed to National. I cannot even find a date when treadle machines were dropped from production.
Here is a link to Eldredge manuals but some of them are no longer available and your machine may be one of the missing ones. You can look at the pictures and writing to see if your machine is mentioned.
It is possible that you could contact this company to see if they can tell you which machine is yours and if they have a manual. I certainly think a manual would be worth the few dollars they are priced. It may take a few days to get an answer.
Here is a link that you can purchase (usually) replacement parts and needles/bobbins for antique/vintage machines.
November 9, 20180 found this helpful
I think for your purposes you can safely put 1890's and it will be great. You can also put in a note re the manufacturer and how important the sewing machine was to the development of society in ways that we completely overlook nowadays
May 18, 20200 found this helpful
Mcmclung, It appears I have a machine identical to yours, although mine shows more use. Microsoft windows for mac free download. Were you ever able to pinpoint a date of manufacture?
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When I had mine serviced a few years ago, the gentleman suggested 1920-ish, but based on who it belonged to, I thought it might be older than that.
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