Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-27
WE CLAIM FOR THE
FLORENCE


II makes four different stitches, the Lock- Knot,
Double Lock and Double Knot on and the same
machine. Each stitch being alike on both sides Of
the fabric
1t has the reversible feed motion, which enables
the operator, by simply turning thumb-screw, to
have the work run either to the right left to stay
any part of the same sten the ends of the seams,
without turning the fabric.
Changing the length of the STITCH and from one
kind of stitch to another can readily be done while
the Machine is in motion.
Every stitch is perfect in itself. making the seam
secure and uniform.
1t is almost noseless, and be used where quiet
snecessary.
It's motions are all positive there springs to
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.
1t is the most rapid sewer in the world. making
five stitches to each revolution.
Its stich is the wonder of ALL because of its COM
bined elasticity strength and beauty.
It does the heaviest or finest work with equal IA
cility. with out change of tension or machinery.
Every machine has one of Jenck's Patent Hem
mers attached (the right to use which we controlO
enabling the operator to turn any width of hem de-
sired.
There is no other Machine which will do so large a
range of work as the Florence"
1t does not require finer thread the under side
than it does on the upper
The needle is more easily adjusted than in any
other Machine.
IT will sew across the heaviest seams or from one
70 more hcSnesses of cloth, without change of ten
sion or breaking of thread.
tits fully protected and licensed by Elias Howe,
Jr. and his associates, and our letters patent.
To avoid the strain on the eyes, bent posture close
application. and atiguing care heretofore necessary
on large proportion of work done on sewing ma
chimes, we now furnish each Machine with "Barnums
SeIf-Sewer" which guides the work ITSELF and is Of
incac,lable value, especially to inexperienced ope-
rators.
While possessing the above, and many other ad-
vantages the Florence is sold at prices
with other irst-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.
Copy OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SEWING Ma
CHIMES:
The Florence Sewing Machine Company, 500
Broadway for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons:
l. Its simplicity and great range of work.
?. It's making four different stitches viz the Lock
Knot. Double-Lock and Double-Knot
8. The reversible feed motion. operated by simply
turning a thumb-serew. enabling the operator tc
un the work from right to left or left to right ant
No, .fectly sef-fastening to the end of the scam.
q. The perfect finish and substantial manner il
which The Machine is made.
S. The rspidity of its working, and the quality o
the work done.
6. Its self adjusting tension.
Buy THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE and if yo'
are not perfectly satisfied after three months trial
you can return it, and get your money. Office, No
l55 Baltimore street de2-eotf