The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-12-23
WILCOX & GIBBS,
SlEWlNG AIAOlzIltNlE So
Price NTH Henan,sr and FelIer,
$35 90.
THIS MACHINE HAS POINTS OF SUPE.
RIORlTY PECULIARLY ITS
OWN.
Stitching, Hemming. and Fsliing ,oith
Single Thread.

a Single Thread.
1t forms a neat, even, and elastic seam,
which is warranted not to-rip in wear, even
! if the seam is cut al frequent intervals, and
also under all circumstances "to survive The
wash-tub"
A Patented device of great utility 10
learners, prevents the possibility of the ma
chine being run IN the wrong direction, or
the balance wheel wearing lady,s dress.
Another feature which deserves particu-
lar attention is u THE WILCOX PA TENT
NEEDLE CANNOT BE SET WRONG.
Two thousand Stitches, or two Yards of
work, can be done in one minute without
dropping stitch.
These Machiaes, so simple and accruale
in their construction, supersede the use of
the shuttle and with one thread produce
all the practical results of the two thread
machines; ard more, for these fell without
basltng, and hem the finest muslin without
puckering.
Although at about half the price of the
other first class machines, they will accom-
phsh double the sewing IN given time,
at is emphatically the good, low priced
Family Sewing Machine that the public
have long been waiting for."-Boston Tran
script.
al is indeed a wonderful production, and
and for family use especially, no other will
bear any comparison with it," Pailadel
phia Evening Journal"
"A chanical wonder Scientific Amer.
iccan.
"Among the best and most servceahle
Sewing machines. Light and elegantly
finished, and so simple in its construction
that il seems almost impossible for it 10 gel
out of repair Piisburg Chronicle.
ssHas combined with its own peculiar
merits all The really valuable Improvements
of the higher priced machines."-Pennsyl.
vanian.
ssThis machine, in The opinion of the
committee, fills more nearly the require
menls of perfect family machine than any
on exhibition. n.;'-FIanklin Institute Exhibi-
tion Report OF 1858.
ssTaking into consideration simplicity,
cheapness, durability, and dong all work,
the committee were unanimous in favor OF
the Wilcox & Gibbs as single thread ma
chine. e.u-Pennsylyania State Agricultural
Society's Report.
"We must, in Justice, express our conf
dence in the merits of the Wilcox & Gibbs
Sewing Machine. We consider that a great
desideralum has been supplied by il, in
beyond coubt, that Two threads are
not. as was supposed, necessary 10 a good
"-Christian Advocate aud Jour
nal, June 2l, 1860.
"We have one OF these machines in use,
aud think more highly of il than of any OF
the number we have tried.'-Richmond
Wing.
The undersigned, Missionary TO Constan-
tinople has examined more than twenty
kinds of Sewing Machines, and
after some six weeks experience with
Wilcox s. Gibos' Patent, he has purchased
one of :hem as the best adapted 10 the
wants of his family, and as the least liable
10 require repair. OLIVER CRANE.
Boston, July 3, 1860.
The undersigned during eighteen months
has had in almost constant use, in bis FAM
Iy, Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine, upon
which has been made The clothes cf his
large family-from muslin 10 pilot cloth
including the clothing required for his sew
eral boys; aud in no case have the seams
failed, although IN hard service. The ma
chine now in use in his family has required
no repair, and is in all respects, well ap-
pointed, efficient aud durable.
JACOB CHI CKERING, Boston.
n Send Tor Circnlar.-d
JAMES WILCOX, Manufacturer.
No. 50s Broadway, New York,
Opposite St. Nicholas Hotel.
August %, 1S6l.-ly.