The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-04-19
TIIE FLORENCE
SEWING-MACHINEs
ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD.


cal structure combining in the
HIGHEST DEGREE
SIMPLICITY WITH DURABILITY.
aud while capable of doing
GREATER RANGE OF WORK,
ono that could bo easily understood and compre-
hendcd by all.
To supply Sewing Machine free from the OBJ
jections attached to others has been no easy task:
for we not only had to surpass other Machines us
they appeared years ago, but also as improved
nom time to time by more recent experience.
This we boldly claim has been accomplished by
the liberal expenditure of capital and the M
ticnt, untiring labor Of years; and in presenting
our Mac<ine TO the public, we shall make strong
assertions respecting its merits, which we are
prepared to substantiate in every particular
Dlseardng the Chain and Loop, or Knit stitches,
we adopted the
LOCK STITCH
talike on both sides Of tho fabric) which is re-
grrncd by the masses MS best suited to all kinds
of work. But to meet objections sometimes urged
ngainst this favoritc stitch we have added the
Knot, Double Lock- and Double Knot either of
which Is
STRONGER AND MORE ELASTIC
than the Lock; thus enabling the operator TO
select a stitch
PERFECTLY SUITED
to every grade Of fabric, and where necessary sew
seams mach stronger than it is possible to do by
hand.
TIE FLORENCE
FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES
with ns much aose as ordinary Machines n,,l.a
ons, and with MS little machinery
The result of repeated tests has been all we
could desire, and from its first introduction the
Floronee has gained hosts of friends and been
regarded rs
HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY;
proving that the public fully apprcclatothe many
advantages combined in the Florence Machine
Over all others, the Florence must be seen to be
fully appreciated.
We claim tor the
FLORENCE
ADVANTAGES
over any and all
SEWINGMACHINES IN THE WORLD:
Co II makes four different stitches the lock
knot, double-locli, and double knot oi. one and
the same machine. Each stitch being alike OH
both sides Of the fabric.
GD- Every Machine has the reversible feed mo
lion, which enables the operator by simply turn
Ing II thumb-scrcw, to have the work run either
10 the right left, To stay any part of the seam
or fasten the ends of seams, without turning the
fuSric.
hz- Changing the length of stitch, and from
ono kind of stitch to another, can readily be done
while the Machine is in motion.
30 The needle is easily adjusted, and does no
skip stitches.
Rg- II is almost noiseless, and can be useC
where quiet is necessary.
EsJ Its motions are all positive; there are IL,
springs TO get out of Order and It's simplicity en-
ablos any one TO operate it,
BE- Itdoes not require hnor thread on the undc
than for the upper side, and will SOW across til
heaviest seam, or from one 10 more thicknesSe
OF cloth. without change OF needle, tension, break
bng thread or skipping stitches.
pJ- The Uemmcr is easily adjusted, and vii
turn ANY width of hem desired.
E5' No other Machine will do SO or nt rang
ol work as the Florence
R5,- 1t will hem, fell, bind, gather, braid, quil
and gather and sew on Il rutle Mt the same timl
1t hns no springs 10 get out OF order, and will las
q lifetime.
ne II is fully protected and licensed by Ella
Howe, Jr., and our own Letters Patent
The taking up of the slack thread is not pei
formed by the irregular contraction Of II wire co
or uncertain operation of springs. Tho prccisio
and accuracy with which the Florence draws IL
thread into the cloth is unapproached py an
Sowing Machine hitherto offered in the world.
We furnish each Maehne with :" "lmrnHm's Sci
Aower," which guides the work itself and Is of IL
calculable value, especially to ineXpcrience ope
nters.
While possessing the above and many 9th
advantages, the Florence is sold AT corresponds
prices with other flrst-class Machines, and n car
ful examination will fully substantlate all tn
we have claimed for ii, and justify the assertiC
we now make, that 1t Is the best Sewing -Machii
IN the world.
We warrant every Machine to be all that Y
clailn for it, and to give entire satisfaction, NJ
VIE give written warranty, If required.
liberal arrangements made with those who bl
TO sell again. Further information may De HI
by iIiclosing stamps to the General Once of L
Florence Sewing Machine Company, $50 (hostn
Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PRICES OF MACHINES.