The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-04-26
THE FLORENCE
sEwING-MACHINEs

While a large number of Machines have been
offered to the public some of which possess points
OF excellence and acknowledged merit we have
long felt what others have experienced, the ne
cessity OF Machine more perfect In its mechani-
sal structure, combining In the
HIGHEST DEGREE
SIMPLICITY WITH DURABILITY,
and while capable of doing
GREATER RANGE OF WORK,
one that could be easily understood and compre-
hended 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 as |
they appeared years ago, but also as improved !
nom time to time by more recent experience
rms we boldly claim has been accomplished by |
the liberal expenditure OF capital, and the pa.
tient, untring labor of years; and in presenting
our Machine to the public, we shall make strong
assertions respecting its merits, which we are
prepared to substantiats in every particular
Disearding the Chain and Loop, or Knit stitches,
we adopted the
LOCK STITCH
(alike on both sides OF the fabrc) which is re-
earned by the masses as best suited to all kinds
Of work. But to meet objections sometimes urged
against this <avorite 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 o stitch
PERFECTLY SUITED
TO every grade Of fabric and where necessary sew
seams much stronger than it is possible to de BY
hand.
TtII, EFT ON I,Nf-I,
FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES
with much ease as ordinary Machines make
one, and with as little II achinery.
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
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 for the
'' ADVANTAGES
sEwING-MACHISES IN THE WORLD:
As- 1t makes four different stitches, the lock-
knot, double-loclt and doube- knot OIL. 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 q thumb screw, to have the work run either
f<Nf1 f1,a taft IN sfn ri nf fhp
or fasten the ends of seams, without turning the
fabric.
IS Changing the length of stitch, and from
one kind of stitch to another can readily be done
while the Machine is in motion.
Ss- The needle is easily adjusted, and does not
skip stitches.
Ks-It is almost noiseless, and can be used
where quiet is necessary.
Hs- Its motions are all positive; there are no
springs to get out of order, and It's simplicity en-
ables any one to operate it.
1S- 1t does not require finer thread on the under
than for the upper side, and Will sew across the
heaviest seam, or from to more thicknesses
OF cloth, without change of needle tension, break
Ing thread or skipping stitches.
o. The Hemmer is easily adjusted and will
turn any width of hem desired.
60 NO other Machihe Will oo 50 Ut at rahs'
OF work as the Florence,
sy- II will hem fell bind gather braid quilt
and gather and sew on a ruffIe at the same time
II has no springs to get out of order and will las
alifetine
Howe, Jr., and our own Letters Patent
The taking IN Of the slack thread is not pei
formed hv the irregular contraction of n wire col
or uncertain operation of springs The precision
and accuracy with which the Florence draws tn
,hreod into the cloth is unapproached py m,
Sewing Machine hitherto offered in the world
c.,
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sewer, which suioes 'he "oiA ~ i'ei'' "' % " 80 -
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While POSSESSING 'i'e "oo',, "nu il".'
advantages the FLORENCE ID soiu AZ ~
prices win other hrst'otas' -'.''' ,' '''' N 49,.
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