Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-17
WE CLAIM FOR THE
The FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
Oper Any and Al .Se,oin9 Machines.

Ouer Any and All Se,oin9 Machines.
It 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 run either to the right left to stay
any part of the same or sen 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
is necessary.
It's motions all positive 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 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 or machinery
Avery machine has one of Jenek'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
range ofwork 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 the heaviest seams. or from one
TO 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 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 now furnish each Machine with "Barnums
Self-Sewer." which guides the work ITSELF and is of
incaculable 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
st. 'tute.
copY OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SEWING Ma
CHIMES:
Tho Florence Sewing Machine Company, sos
broadway, for the best Family Sewing Machine.
Reasons
l. Its sim plicity l'nd great range of work.
It's making four t'ierent stitches. viz: the Lock,
Knot, Double-Lock, ana Double-knot.
3. The reversible feed mo tion operated by simply
turning a thumb-screw, ena 1hling the operator to
run the work from right to left ,r left to right and
perfectly sef-fastening to the end OF the seam.
4. The perfect finish and substantial manner In
which the Machine is made.
5. The rapidity of its working, and the quality OF
the work done.
6. Its self f-adjusting tension
l3UY THE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE, and if you
are not perfectly satisfied after three months trial
you c. IN return it, and get your money Office. No
1H Bal tmnra street. de2-eotf
FoRD's THEATRE.-The Washington InteUigencer
savs.-As statements have frequently appeared in
reference to this building in the New York and other
papers of contradictory character we have thought
fit to ascertain some facts and place them in our
columns:
According to a contract made by the Government,
the theatre building and the two adjoining buildings
Zone in front the other in the rear are to be
chased, with the ground, for one hundred thousand
dollars, by February 1st, 1866, or the property re;
stored it Mr.. Ford The price is not deemed
exorbitant and it is stated by reliable builders thai
similar buildings. ground equally as ellglble
cannot be erected at the present time lor les