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Monday, February 5, 2007

My Antique Sewing Machine


Besides me, this is the only other antique in my house! This 1887 "Domestic" treadle sewing machine had been stored for many years in the attic of my DD's mother in law's 1887 summer home on Grand Manan Island. Grand Manan Island is located 26 miles off the Atlantic Ocean coast line on the New Brunswick CAN/Calais ME. border. It was bought new for my son-in-law's great grandmother the year her DH built the house on the island. It was their homestead all those many years ago when they first came
to Canada from Rochester, NY. and has been handed down through the family ever since, now being the family summer home. Carolyn, (DD's MIL) gave the machine to me in 2003. It was in very sad condition so my DH stripped it all down for me and took 3 months to refurbish it in time for Christmas that year. Linda the Serial Quilter in Ohio very kindly sent me 3 sewing needles for it. I have never made anything on it but I love it, and keep it in my sewing room. I call it Sarah -Jane, after it's now deceased former owner, who died in 1904.
Celia

posted by Celia in NB @ 9:57 PM  

11 Comments:

  • At February 6, 2007 at 2:57 AM , Blogger Pat in Rockport, TX said...

    Celia, what a lovely machine. I hope you're sewing on it.

    Pat in Rockport,TX

     

  • At February 9, 2007 at 1:22 PM , Blogger Sternenquilter said...

    Oh Celia, I am really envious! I do collect old sewing machines, but my oldest is a Singer made in 1900. I cannot collect many more - the house tends to get crowded *VBG*

    Sue in Germany

     

  • At October 15, 2007 at 5:43 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    You should trying sewing with that antique sewing machine. I got one at home but a bit modern & it works very well. I've sewn many things including dresses & curtains.

     

  • At February 18, 2008 at 5:17 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    I too have an antique Domestic sewing machine, it belonged to my Grandmother. Can you please help me find needles for it?

     

  • At May 8, 2008 at 3:00 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Celia: I just came across this site when I was looking for Grand Manan info. We recently purchased a home on Grand Manan and live here six months of the year.

    I love your sewing machine and envy you. My husband does antique furniture refinishing and he would be impressed.

    I hope you use it to make some lovely things you can pass down.

    Cheers,
    Joan - Grand Manan, NB

     

  • At November 13, 2008 at 6:53 PM , Blogger jimmer said...

    Hi, I also have this machine and was wondering if anyone could tell me its value? Thank you, Jim

     

  • At February 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    I have the exact same sewing machine and for the life of me I can't find a value for it. Thanks so much for posting this pic! I can't find anyone but you and I on the web who has this exact machine. Please post if you know the approximate value of the machine. Thank you!!

     

  • At May 23, 2012 at 7:14 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    I have a Domestic Sewing Machine and the style of the cabinet has three drawers on each side. It's not in the best of conditions but all of the original tools are still in the little box in one of the drawers.

    Although I was given this from a family on the mainland, I understand it has roots to Wood Island. Wish I had someone who would restore it for me.
    E I

     

  • At June 10, 2012 at 4:01 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    HELLO MY NAME IS LINDA I PURCHASE A ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE I BEEN TRYING TO GET SOME INFORMATION ON IT ITS AND ROBINS SEWING MACHINE THE ONLY INFO I SEEN WAS HE WAS BORN IN 1818 I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WAS HIS FIRST SEWING MACHINE OR WHAT SO IF ANYBODY HAVE ANY INFO ON THIS MACHINE PLEASE REPLY.....THANK YOU

     

  • At August 21, 2012 at 10:47 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    I have a machine similar to this one. Any idea how much they are worth?

     

  • At January 13, 2013 at 10:45 PM , Anonymous Marietta said...

    Hi Celia, I just recently purchase an really old one with a cabinet, though the machine is not original to that Domestic cabinet. Is There any way you can send me more pics of how it is mounted on that cabinet? My machine has lots of rust where the platform is that's supposed to be silver and has lines and numbers. And I can tell it's Domestic by turning it over and reading the name because the markings are gone on the machine. Please help me with some pics.
    princessmce@comcast.net
    Thank you,

     

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