Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-05
We CLAIM FOR THE
FLORENCE
The FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
Over Any and AL Sel,ing Machines,


1t 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 of
the fabric.
1t has the reversible feed motion. which enables
the operator, by simply turning thumb-screw, to
have the work either to the right left to stay
any part of the same sen the ends of the seams,
without turning the fabric.
Changing the length of the stitch, and from
kind of stitch to another, readily be done while
the Machine is in motion.
Every stich is perfect in itself. making the seam
secure and uniform.
1t is almost noiseless and can be used where quiet
is necessary.
Its motions arc all postive there are 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. 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 IA
cility. without change of tension machinery.
Every machine has one of Jenck's Patent Hem
mers attached, Che 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 a
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, from one
to more thcknesses 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 the eyes, bent posture, close
application and fatigung care, heretofore necessary
on a large proportion of work done on sewing ma
chimes, we furnish each Machine with "Barnum's
Sef-Sewer" which guides the work ITSELF and is of
incalculabie value. especially to inexperienced ope-
rators.
While possessing the above, and many other ad-
vantages the Florence is sold at corresponding prices
with other irst-class machines
THE FLORENCE COMPANY
LocK-STIrcH
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,
CHINEs
The Florence Sewing Machine company, 5G
Broadway, for the best Family Sewing MacGme.
Reasons:
l. Its simplicity and great range of work.
2 Its making four different stitches viz: the Lock
Knot, Double-Lock, and Double-Knot.
8. The reversible feed motion. operated by simpl.
turning thumb-screw, enabling the operator t.
run the work from right to left. left to right, ant
perfectly self-fastening to the end of the seam.
4. The perfect finish and substantial manner il
which the Machine is made
3. The rapidity of its working, and the quality o
the work done.
g. Its self-adjusting tension.
Buy THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, and if 20,
are not perfectly satisfied after three months trial
you can return it. and get your money. Office, Nc
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