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Hi Irene,
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I recently acquired a Montgomery Wards (National Sewing Machine Co.) 3/4 machine....I can find all kinds of history on the N.S.M. company but have not been successful in figuring out the date of my machine.
It is an electric machine and the handbook that came with it is a standard manual titled: EXP.B.T. (Long Shuttle)Electric Sewing Machine. I love that it is smaller (like a Singer Featherweight)but is in a small cabinet.
I am attaching a photo, hope this helps.
Thanx
Hello Grace,
My expertise is not in the household model sewing machines I'm afraid. When it comes to sewing machines, I can help you with queries on the Toy or Miniature antique variety as well as antique thimbles and needlework tools.
But .. you might want to research in these files:
http://www.sil.si.edu/digitalcollections/trade-literature/sewing-machines/CF/com...
Page down until you find the machine that you wish to research.
Regards,
Irene
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| Comment | Thank you Irene, for you help,,,I had found this site as well as all sorts of info on the Eldridge/National Sewing Machine company....and in one site a saw a similar but not exact, model, but with out any info as to it's age....it is quite the mystery. But I thank you for trying and appreciate the very prompt responce. I'll figure out the year on this machine eventually,,,after all, even a Blind Squirrel finds a nut occassionally! lol! Thank you Grace | ||
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Expertise
I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience
See information provided above.
Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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