This 19th-century rope bed is made of maple in the Federal/Cannonball style. It was purchased in Ann Arbor, Michigan and was appraised in the 1980's for $1,000.00. It has its original bolts but brackets have been attached to accommodate a modern mattress. It is in good condition with some nicks on the beam below the headboard and a subtle wood-stain drip mark on the back of the headboard.
I bought it at a thrift store and am not sure if it is an authentic F B Rogers piece. I know the insert is not original. May even sell it but not sure yet
"New Automatic" treadle sewing machine made by Sewing Machine Factory in Rockford, Illinois. Item is intact and fully functional. Decals are worn, in some areas worse than others. Decals are green with orange and gold(?). It has a metal plate on back of machine, near handwheel, with "C338438" stamped on it. Bobbin case is bullet-shaped and swings front-to-back while sewing. Uses long thin bobbins and has 4 included. When opening the unit up, the top lid raises the machine head as it opens. Blue Instruction Book came with it and has New Automatic stamped on front cover.
