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Description
This is a 1917 Franklin sewing machine with cabinet. The cabinet has never been restored and does have a little wear on it. The sewing machine itself is in perfect shape and working order. This is not an electric sewing machine. It has a castiron pedal that works the machine. When you place your feet on the pedal that is the width of the cabinet. You pump your feet up and back and this motion causes a cable to turn the sewing machine and causes the needle to go up and down. I know that these machines was 2nd to only the singer sewing machines.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Made out of wood and cast iron and metal
Distinguishing marks
Franklin sewing machine and cabinet with 3 drawers on each side
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
3 foot long, 2foot wide and 3foot tall
Date Period
1917
Weight
about 40 pounds
History
My great grandmother bought this sewing machine new at sears in 1917. It was stored in her basement for years and when my grandmother died we found it covered up with a blanket and had books stacked on top of it. This machine is in working order.
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Price Paid (If known)
unknown
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