Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-25
WE CLAIM FOR THE
FLORENCE
The FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
Ouer Any and All iSe,eing Machines.

| Orer Any and All Seeing Machines.
| II makes four different stitches, the lock. Knot
| Double Lock and Double Knot on one and the same
machine. Each stitch being alike on both sides O
the fabric.
1t has the reversible feed motion, which enable
the operator, by simply turning thumb-screw, t.
have the work either to the right left to stay
any part of the same or fasten the ends of the
without turning the fabric.
Changing the length of the stitch. and from one
kind of stitch to another. readily be done while
| the Machine is in motion.
Every stitch is perfect in itself, making the seam
secure and uniform.
1t is almost noseess and can be used where quiet
necessary.
Its motions all positive: there springs tc
get out of order and its simplicity enables the most
inexperienced to operate it.
1t will not oil the dress of the operator all the
! machinery is on the top of the table.
It is the most rapid sewer in the world, making
FIVE stitches to each revolution.
Its stitch is the wonder of ALL because of its COM
bined elasticity. strength and beauty.
1t does the heaviest or finest work with equal IA
cility, without change of tension machinery.
Every machine has one Of Jenck's Patent II en-
mers attached (the right to use which we control
enabling the operator to turn any width of hem de-
sired
There is other Machine which will do so large
range Of work as the Florence"
1t does not require finer thread on the under side
than it does on the upper.
The needle is more easily adjusted than in any
other Machine.
1t will sew across the heaviest seams, or from one
to hicknesses of cloth. without change of ten
sion or breaking of thread.
1t is fully protected and licensed by Elias Howe,
Jr., and his associates and our own letters patent
To avoid the strain on the eyes, bent posture close
application and fatiguing heretofore necessary
on large proportion of work done on sewing ma
Chimes we now furnish each Machine with "Barnum's
Self-Sewer," which guides the work ITSELF and is Of
incalculabc value, especially to inexperienced ope-
rators.
While possessing the above. and many other ad-
with other frst-class machines.
THE FLORENCE COMPANY
LoCK-STITCH
MACHINES.
The only Machine having the Reversible feed
movement, was awarded the highest premium, gold
medal at the late exhibition of the American In
stitute.
Cory OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SEWING Ma
CHIMES:
The Florence Sewing Machine Company, 50:
| Broadway, for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons:
| l. Its simplicity and great range of work.
2. Its making four different stitches. viz: the Lock
| Knot Double-Lock, and Doube-Knot.
8. The reversible feed notion operated by simply
| turning thumb-screw, enabling the operator tC
run the work from right to left or left to right ant
| perfectly elf-fastening to the end of the seam
| 4. The perfect finish and substantial manner il
| which the Machine is made.
| s. The rapidity of its working and the quality O
| the work done.
| g. Its self adjusting tension.
| Buy THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, and if yol
not perfectly satisfied after three months trial
| you can return it, and get your money. Office No
| l55 Baltimore street. de2-eotf