Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-08
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FLORENCE
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OUer Any and All Sewing Machines.

II makes four different stitches, the Lock, Knot
Double Lock and Double Knot, on one and the same
machine. Each stich being alike on both sides Of
the fabric.
1t has the reversible feed motion. which enables
the operator. by simply turning a thumb-screw to
have the work either to the right or left to stay
any part of the same. asten 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 il 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.
It's motions are all postive there are no 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.
1t does the heaviest or finest worl, with equal ia
cility, without change of tension or machinery.
Every machine has one of Jenck's Patent Hem
mers attached, (the right to which we controlD
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.
Tho needle is more easily adjusted than in any
other Machine.
1t will sew across the heaviest seams, from one
60 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 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 furnish each Machine with "Barnum'
Self-Sewer" which guides the work ITSELF and is Of
incalculabe value, especially to inexperienced ope-
rators.
While possessing the above. and many other ad-
vanages the Florence is sold at corresponding prices
with other frst-class machines.
The FLORENCE CoAPANT
LocK-SrITCH
MACHINES.
The only Machine having the Reversible feed
movement, was awarded the highest premium. go
medal, at the late exhibition of the American In
stitute.
Copy OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SEWING Ma
CHIMES:
The Florence Sewing Machine Company, 81
Broadway for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons:
l. Its simplicity and great range of work.
q It's making four different stitches viz the Loci
Knot Double Lock- and Double-Knot.
5. The reversible feed motion. operated by simpl
turning thumb-screw. enabling the operator
run the work from right to left or left to right al
perfectly self-fastening to the end of the seam.
L. The perfect finish and substantial manner
which the Machine is made.
S. The rapdity of its working. and the quality
the work done.
g. It's self adjusting tension.
Buy THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, and if "
are not perfectly satisfied after three months tria
you can return it, and get your money. Office, N
z65 Baltimore street. ds2 eoti