This manual was found with my treadle sewing machine. Using the serial number on the machine I was able to ascertain that the machine was manufactured in 1901. Needless to say the manual is very aged and fragile! Due to it's condition the on line images are a large size and may take a while to load, but well worth the time! The simplistic wording and descriptions make this manual a great way to glance back in history and discover that no matter how much things change, they stay the same!

Treadle Sewing Machine Manual Index

The cover page (148.6k)	Machine Diagram (148.6k)	Drawing Room Cabinet - Closed (90.7k)
Drawing Room Cabinet - Open (118.4k)	Machine with stand (all parts are labeled) (90.7k)	Oiling Diagrams(87.7k)
Oiling Instructions(134.6k)	Needle and Thread information (152.6k)	Threading diagram and instructions (154.5k)
Bobbin Illustration(108.1k)	Bobbin Removal diagram and instructions (117.5k)	Winding the bobbin(132.2k)
The Attachment Case(278.9k)	The Binder, Dress Braid, French fold(135.9k)	The Foot Hemmer(138.2)
Hemming and sewing lace in one step(138.2k)	The Foot Hemmer - Felling (138.2k)	The Wider Hemmer- Hemming(138.2)
The Quilter - To Quilt(131.3)	The Ruffler (93.1k)

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