The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-04-05
T'EE FLORENCE
SEWING-MACIiINES
ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD

While n 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 n Machine moro perfect in its mechani-
cal structure, combining in the
HIGHEST DEGREE
SIMPLICITY WITH DURABILITY.
and while capable of doinga
GREATER RANGE OF WORK,
one that could be easily understood and compre-
hended by all.
To supply a Sewing Machine free from the OBJ
)ections 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 boen accomplished Inv
tho liberal expenditure OF capital and the pa-
uent, untiring labor of years; and in presenting
our Machine to the public, we shall make strong
assertions respecting its merits, which we are
prepared to substantiate in every particular.
Discarding the Chain and Loop, or Knit stitches,
We adopted the
LOCK STITCH
(alike both sides of the fabric). which is re~
earned by the masses MS best suited to all kinds
OF work. But to meet objections sometimes urged
against this favortc stitch, we have added the
which Is
STRONGER AND MORE ELASTIC
than the Lock; thus enabling the operator TO
select stitch
PERFECTLY SUITED
toevery grade of fabric, and whore necessary, sew
seams much stronger than 1t is possible to do by
hand.
THE FLORENCE
FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES
with as much as ordinary Machines make
ono, and with MS 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 beeu
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.
ADVANTAGES
over any and all
sEwING-MAC1IINES IN THE WORLD;
R5- 1t makes four different stitches, the loclc
knot, doublolock, and double-knot, OF. one anu
the same machine. Each stitch being alike or
both sides Of the fabric.
BE- Every Machine has the reversible feed mo
ton, which enables the OPERATOR by simply turn
ing a thumb-screw to have the work run eithe
to the right or left, to stay any part OF the
or fasten the ends of seams, without turning thl
fabric.
Rs- Changing the length OF stitch, and from
one kind of stitch TO another, readily be dohS
while the Machine is in motion.
Be- The needle is easily adjusted, and docs no
skip stitches.
81 1t is almost noiseless. and can be useC
where quiet is necessary.
R9- It's motions are all positive; there ore II,
springs to get out Of order, and It's simplicity en-
ables any one to operate 1t.
Rr- 1t does not require finer thread on the unde
than for tho upper side, and will sew across tn
heaviest scam, or from one to more thicknesse
ofcloth, without change OF needle, tension break
ing thread, or skipping stitches.
BE- Tho Hemmer is easily adjusted, and wtl
turn any width OF hem desired.
8s- No other Machine will do 80 or at rang
of work as theFlorence.
Ris- It will hem, fell, bind, gather, braid, qual
md gather and rufiie at the same time
1t has springs to get out OF order, and will las
O lifetime.
b. 1t 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 wire col
or uncertain operation of springs. The precisio
md accuracy with which the Florence draws tn
thread into the cloth is unapproached Dy AN
Sowing Machine hitherto offered in the world.
We furnish each Machine with "Barnnm's Self
Sewer" which guides the work ITSELF and is of in
calculable value, especially TO inexpericnce oper
atSrs.
While possessing the above, and many othe
advantages the Florence is sold at correspondent
prices with other hrst-class Machines, and care
ful examination will fully substantiate all tina
we have claimed for 1t, and justify the asseruo
We now make that 1t is the best Sowing Machin
in tho world.
We warrant every Machine 10 be all that "
claim for 1t, and 10 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 I'll
Florence Sewing Machine Company, $50 Chestn,
street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PRICES OF MACHISES.
No, !, Plaintiffs Machine makes the lock
and knot stitches, and has tho reversible feeds
No, Z Florence.-Ciold-orname Machine,
with drawer, and light cover, without lock;
makes all the four stitches, and has the re-
No. 3.-Silvcr-p plated Machine, ornRmonted;
table oil-flnished walnut, with heavy half
case, lock and drawer; makes all tho four
stitches and has the reversible feed........... 3
No. 4-silver-plsted Machine, highly orna-
mented and makes all the four stitches,
and has the reversible feed.
Polished mahogany ytable,".,,.,,."........,,,... :
Polished Rosewood Table.
Ne 5-Wnlnut table, Ina Hoil.....,......",......"...
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