Last week, Rebecca inspired me to do a bit of research into my old Singer Sewing machine. In very short order I was able to quickly learn just about everything I could ever want to know about my Singer.
The Eldredge Sewing Machine, however, has been a challenge. It took a lot of Googling to come up with a just little bit of information, but what I did find is interesting.
I've had it since '83 or '84 when bought it at a friend's garage sale in Findlay, Ohio. I came home that day with the sewing machine, an antique copper boiler and a very old woman's sewing chair and ottoman for the $25 I had spent. (I still have all these finds.)
I can't find a serial number on it, but I did find out that the Eldredge Sewing Machine Company only operated from 1869-1890, so it's well over 100 years old.
If you're interested in sewing machines, you can read about the history of the Eldredge Sewing Machine Company here.
Here are some pictures of my machine.
The Eldredge Sewing Machine, however, has been a challenge. It took a lot of Googling to come up with a just little bit of information, but what I did find is interesting.
I've had it since '83 or '84 when bought it at a friend's garage sale in Findlay, Ohio. I came home that day with the sewing machine, an antique copper boiler and a very old woman's sewing chair and ottoman for the $25 I had spent. (I still have all these finds.)
I can't find a serial number on it, but I did find out that the Eldredge Sewing Machine Company only operated from 1869-1890, so it's well over 100 years old.
If you're interested in sewing machines, you can read about the history of the Eldredge Sewing Machine Company here.
Here are some pictures of my machine.
Governor A: Serial No. Bach model 37 serial numbers. Made before 1900 the angular design of this machine originates from an Eldredge machine and in America it was known as the Improved Eldredge B. In the 1920's the machine was given a complete face lift and sold through various retailers. Team extreme ip. This is a listing for a WORKING Vintage Eldredge B Treadle Sewing Machine with long shuttle bobbin case. The metal discs on the machine say 'Made by National Sewing Machine Co, Belveder IL USA. The bobbin case slide door says Patented Nov 30, 1886. When pulling the slide door off, serial # 1249478. John deere 950 repair manual.
Eldredge Sewing Machine Serial Numbers For Sale
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.
Governor A: Serial No. Bach model 37 serial numbers. Made before 1900 the angular design of this machine originates from an Eldredge machine and in America it was known as the Improved Eldredge B. In the 1920's the machine was given a complete face lift and sold through various retailers. Team extreme ip. This is a listing for a WORKING Vintage Eldredge B Treadle Sewing Machine with long shuttle bobbin case. The metal discs on the machine say 'Made by National Sewing Machine Co, Belveder IL USA. The bobbin case slide door says Patented Nov 30, 1886. When pulling the slide door off, serial # 1249478. John deere 950 repair manual.
Eldredge Sewing Machine Serial Numbers For Sale
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.
Eldredge Two Spool Sewing Machine
- Two-Spool Sewing Machines Manufactured by National Sewing Machine. Date for your machine if you go by your serial number. Eldredge decaled H5862 serial#. YOUR ANTIQUES AND TREASURES by antiques appraiser Connie Sue Davenport. I have an Eldredge Model B treadle sewing machine that was made between 1869 and 1890.
- 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).
