The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-04-12
THE FLORENCE
sEWING-MACHINEs
ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

OF excellence and acknowledged merit we have
long felt what others have experienced, the me-
cessity OF Machine more perfect In Its mechani.
cal structure, combining in the
HIGHEST DEGREE
SIMPLICITY WITH DURABILITY.
aud while capable of doinga
GREATER RANGE OF WORK,
one that could be easily understood and compre-
honded by all.
To supply Sewing Machine free from the OBJ
jectons attached to others has been no easy task:
for we not only had TO surpass other Machines as
they appeared years ago, but also as improved
from time to time by more recent experience
This we boldly claim has been accomplished by
tho liberal expenditure OF capital and the pa
ticnt untirlng 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 substantinte in every particular
Discarding the Chain and Loop, or Knit stitches,
we adopted the
LOCK STITCH
(aiike on both sides of the fabric) which is re-
garned by the masses us best suited to all kinds
OF work. But TO meet objections sometimes urged
against this fivorite 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 q stitch
PERFECTLY SUITED
tocvery grade of fabric and where necessary, sew
seams mach stronger than 1t Is possible to do by
hund
THE FLORENCE
FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES
with much ease MS ordinary Machines make
ono, and with as little machinery.
The result Of repeated tests has been all we
could desire, and from its first Introduction the
Florence has gained hosts Of friends, and been
regarded asa
HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY;
proving that the public fully appreciate the many
advantages combined in the Florence Machine
Over all others, the Florence must be seen to be
fully appreciated.
We claim tor the
FLORENCE
the following
ADVANTAGES
over any and all
SEWING IN THE WORLD:
RS- It makes four different stitches, tho lock,
knot, double-lock, and double knot ol. one and
the same machine Each stitch being alike on
both sides OF the fabric
as- Every Machine has the reversible feed mo-
tion, which enables the operator, by simply turn
Ing thumb-screw, to have the work run either
To the right or left TO stay any part of the seam,
or fasteD the ends of seams, without turning the
fabric.
60 Changing the length OF stitch, and from
one kind of stitch to another, readily be done
willie the Machine is I'm motion.
8S- The needle Is easily adjusted and does not
skip stitches.
ss- 1t Is almost noiseless, and can be used
where quiet Is necessary.
&C. Its motions are all positive; there are no
springs to get out of order and It's simplicity
nbles any one to operate ii.
Bp- II does not require finer thread on the under
than for the upper side and will sew across the
heaviest scam or from one to more thicknesses
ofeloth, without change of needle, tension break
Ing thread, or skipping stitches.
Fs- The Hemmer Is easily adjusted, and will
turn any width of hem desired.
sD- No other Machine will do so or at a rangc
OF work as the Florence.
es- II will hem, fell, bind, gather, braid quilt
and gather and rufie at the time
1t has no springs to get out Of order, and will last
lifetime.
De- II is fs,,y protected and licensed by Ella.
Howe Js, and car own Letters Patent.
The taking up ef the slacls-thread is not pei
FORMED by the irregular contraction of wire col
or uncettsia operation of springs. The precision
eisd accaracy with which the Florence draws th'
thread into the cloth is unapproached oy any
Sowing Machine hitherto offered In the world.
We furnish each Machine with Barnum's Self
Sewer" which guides the work itself, and is of in
calculabe value. especially to inexperience oper
aters,
While possessing the above and many othe
advantages, the Florence is sold at corresponding
prices with other flrst-class Machines, and a care
full examination will fully substantiate all tina
we have claimed for 1t, and justify the assertion
we now make, that 1t is the best Sewing Machin
In the world.
We warrant every Machine to be all that W
claim for 1t, and to give entire satisfaction, an
will give written warranty, If required.
Liberal arrangements made with those who bu
to sell again. Further Information may be ha
by inclosing stamps to the General Office of tn
Florence Sewing Machine Company, $50 Chestnr
street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PRICES OF MACHINES.
No l. Plain.-This Machine makes the lock
and knot stitches, and has the reversible fced..s
No. q Florence-Gold-orname Machine,
with drawer, and light cover, without lock;
makes all the four stitches, and has the re-
yersible feed. y
No. 3-Siver- plated Machine, ornamented;
table oil-hnished walnut with heavy half
case, lock and drawer; makes all the four
stitches, and has the reversible feed''".....'. $
No.i-Sver-plate Machine, highly orna-