Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-22
WE CLAIM FOR THE
The FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
Ouer Any and All Sewing Machines.

| makes four different stitches the Lock, Knot
| Double Lock and Double Knot on one and the sam,
| 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 or left to stay
any part of the same 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 stch is perfect in itself, making the seam
secure and uniform.
1t is almost noseless and can be used where quiet
necessary.
Its motions all positive there are no springs
inexperienced to operate it.
1t will not oil the dress of the operator as all the
machinery is on the top of the table.
1t 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 fa-
cility, without change of tension or machinery.
Every machine has one of Jenck's Patent Hem
mers attached. (the right to use which we control
enabling the operator to turn any width of hem de-
sired.
There is no 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 thicknesses 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 own letters patent.
To avoid the strain on the eyes, bent posture, close
application and fatigung care. heretofore necessary
on large proportion of work done on sewing ma
chimes we now furnish each Machine with "Barnum's
Sef-Sewer" which guides the work ITSELF and is of
incalcuable value especially to inexperienced ope
rators.
While possessing the above. and many other ad-
vantage the Florence is sold at corresponding prices
with other frst-cass machines
THE FLORENCE COMPANY
LoCK-SrITCH
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, sos
Broadway for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons:
l. Its simplicity and great range of work.
.. Its making four different stitches, viz: the Lock,
Knot, Double-Lock, and Doube-Knot.
8. The reversible feed motion. operated by simply
turning thumb-screw. enabling the operator to
run the work from right to left or left to right and
perfectly ef-fastening to the end of the seam.
4. The perfect finish and substantial manner in
which the Machine is made.
5. The rapidity of its working and the quality Of
the work done.
6. Its self-adjusting tension.
Buy THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, and if you
are not perfectly satisfied after three months trial.
you can return it, and get your money. Office, No.
155 Baltimore street. de2-eotf