Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-12
yE CLAIM POR THE
FLORENCE
The FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
Orer Anu and Az Se,rino Mochincs.

h makes four different stitches the Lock, Knot.
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
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 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 noiseless and can be used where quiet
is necessary.
Its motions all positive 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 tho 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.
It's 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
ciity, 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 i, 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
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 the eyes, bent posture close
application, and fatgung care, heretofore necessary
on a large proportion of work done on sewing ma
chimes, now furnish each Machine with "Barnum's
SefSewer." which guides the work ITSELF and is of
incalculabe value. especially to inexperienced ope-
rators.
While possessing the above, and many other ad-
vantages the Florence is sold at corresponding prices
with other frst-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 sos
Broadway, for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons:
l. Its simplicity and great range of work.
2 Its making four different stitches viz: the Lock-
Knot. Doube-Lock and Double-Knot
g. The reversible feed motion. operated by simply
turning a thumb-screw. enabling the operator to
run the work from right to left, left to right and
perfectly self-fastenng to the end of the seam
L. The perfect finish and substantial manner in
which the Machine is made.
S. The rapidity of its working and the quality of
the work done.
8. 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.
LOO bsitimore street. de2-eotf