Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-10
We CLAIM FOR THE



il 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 mas the reversible feed motion. which enables
the operator. by simply turning a thumb-screw, to
have the work run either to the right or left to stay
any part of the same fasten the ends Of the seams
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 noiseless, and be used where quiet
is necessary.
Its motions ali positive there are no springs 10
get out of order ard lis simplicity enables the
inexperienced 10 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
Ave stitches to each revolution.
Its stch is the wonder Of all, because Of its com
bined elasticity. strength and beauty.
1t does the heaviest or finest work with equal IA
eility, without change of tension or machinery.
Every machine has one of Jcnck's Patent Hem
rncrs attached (the right to use which control)
enabling the operator to turn any width Of hem de-
sired
There is no other Machine which viii 10 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.
Itw Ill sew across the heaviest seams, from one
TO more 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 our own letters patent.
To avoid the strain on the eyes, bent posture close
ami cation and fatiguing care heretofore necessary
on large proportion of work done on sewing
chimes we now furnish each Machine with "Barnum )
Sewer" which guides the work ITSELF and is of
incaculable vaiue especially to inexperienced ope
rators.
While possessing the above, and many other ad-
vantages the Florence is sold at corresponding prices
with other frst-cIass 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, 5O7
Broadway, for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons
l. It's simplicity and great range of work.
o It's making four different stitches, viz the Lock
Knot Double-Lock, and Doubie-Knot
g. The reversible feed motion. operated by simply
turning thumb-screw, enabling the operator tc
run the work from right to left or left to tight 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 0
the work done.
g. Its self f-adjusting tension.
Buy THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, and if yot
are not perfectly satisfied after three months trial
you can return it, and get your money. Office. No
f55 Bai aitmore street de2-eof