Sewing Machines:  Historical Trade Literature in Smithsonian Institution Collections
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Standard Company Name: Domestic Sewing Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Domestic Sewing Machine Company
Title: Domestic. / Star that leads them all.
Imprint: [Between 1869 and 1906], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 8
Notes: Company address: Norwalk, OH
Models represented: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Descriptive Notes: Detailed picture of each type of Domestic machine.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Domestic : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Erie Sewing Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Erie Sewing Machine Company
Title: Erie Family Sewing Machine. / Manufactured for the company by their employees in New England, embracing a large corps of the most skillful workers in iron and brass to be found in the United States.
Imprint: [1860], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 4
Notes: Company address: Milan, OH
Descriptive Notes: Ad for Erie Family Sewing machine.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Erie : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Free Sewing Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Free Sewing Machine Company
Title: The Free sewing machine catalogue of sewing machine sundries and supplies; Edition number 10. / Catalog of supplies, accessories and parts for all makes of family machines.
Imprint: 1917, Chicago, Ill, A.D. Weinthrop & Co.
Pages: 41
Notes: Company address: Rockford, IL
Descriptive Notes: Prices of tools, parts, needles, shuttles, oil, etc.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Free : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Howe Machine Co.
Company Name on Item: Howe Machine Company
Title: Original Howe sewing machine. / This medallion is embedded in every genuine Howe sewing machine.
Imprint: 1867, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 22
Notes: Company address: New York, NY
Descriptive Notes: Pictures of Howe sewing machines; description of sewing techniques.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Howe : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Ideal Stitcher and Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Ideal Stitcher and Manufacturing Company
Title: Ideal Stitcher and their applications.
Imprint: [Between 1910 and 1940], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 16
Notes: Company address: Racine, WI
Models represented: Straight arm, bottom, inverted head, corner, double staple, angle.
Descriptive Notes: Pictures and descriptions of stitches.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Ideal : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: James Morrison and Company
Company Name on Item: James Morrison and Company
Title: Wire Stitcher opens new avenues for profit.
Imprint: [Between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes:
Descriptive Notes: Describes purpose and benefits of wire stitchers.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: J.L. Morrison : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: James Morrison and Company
Company Name on Item: James Morrison and Company
Title: Morrison Perfection wire stitching machine no. 5-A. / Perfection by name; perfection in performance.
Imprint: [Between 1900 and 1934], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Niagara Falls, NY
Model represented: 5-A.
Descriptive Notes: Picture of machine and description of features.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: J.L. Morrison : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: James Morrison and Company
Company Name on Item: J.L. Morrison Company
Title: Morrison Perfection foot power bottom stitcher. / Product of Harris Seybold Potter.
Imprint: [Between 1910 and 1940], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 4
Notes: Company address: Niagara Falls, NY
Descriptive Notes: Description of features of Morrison Stitcher.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: J.L. Morrison : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Nihon Mishin Yushutsu Kumiai
Company Name on Item: Nihon Mishin Yushutsu Kumiai
Title: Japan's sewing machine guide book. / Machinery Japan: 1954.
Imprint: 1954, [S.l.], Japan's Sewing Machine Exporters' Association
Pages: 132
Notes: Company address: Japan
Descriptive Notes: Illustrations and descriptions of various sewing machines; list of members of Japan's Sewing Machine Exporters Association.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Nihon : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Priscilla Needlework Company
Company Name on Item: Priscilla Needlework Company
Title: New Priscilla sewing machines. / Priscilla Needlework Company.
Imprint: [Between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 20
Notes: Company address: Boston, MA
Descriptive Notes: Description of sewing machine parts.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Priscilla : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Priscilla Needlework Company
Company Name on Item: Priscilla Needlework Company
Title: Catalogue of Priscilla fancy work designs.
Imprint: [Between 1901 and 1909], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 52
Notes: Company address: Boston, MA
Model represented: New Priscilla.
Descriptive Notes: Catalog of needlework designs with prices and descriptions. Sewing machine coupon on image 53. New Priscilla sewing machine on image 54.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Priscilla : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Priscilla Needlework Company
Company Name on Item: Priscilla Needlework Company
Title: Catalog of Priscilla fancy work designs. / Fall and winter 1916-1917.
Imprint: 1916, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 52
Notes: Company address: Boston, MA
Descriptive Notes: Contains pictures/descriptions of needlework products. Ads for sterling and other needlework supplies.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Priscilla : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Reece Button Hole Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Reece Button Hole Machine Co.
Title: Catalogo; lista de precios; instructions; para la maquina de ojalar serie 101 / Maquinas Reece de ojalar. Serie 101; Instrucciones respecto a las maqunias y recopilador de molestias
Imprint: [1938], Kendall Square, Cambridge, The Murray Printing Company
Pages: 123
Notes: Company address: 502 Harrison Ave., Boston, Mass.
Model represented: 101.
Descriptive Notes: Instructions for setting up, operating, adjusting, and using attachments. Troubleshooting guide. List of parts. Tools and accessories. Price list.
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Standard Company Name: Reece Button Hole Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Reece Button Hole Machine Co.
Title: Catalogue; price list; instructions; for series 101 button hole machine / Reece series 101 button hole machines - machine instructions and trouble digest
Imprint: 1938, Boston, The Alpine Press, Inc.
Pages: 123
Notes: Company address: 502 Harrison Ave., Boston, Mass.
Model represented: 101.
Descriptive Notes: Instructions for setting up, operating, adjusting, and using attachments. Troubleshooting guide. List of parts. Tools and accessories. Price list.
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Standard Company Name: Ross Moyer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Ross Moyer Manufacturing Co.
Title: Illustrated catalogue. / The Ross Moyer Manufacturing Co.
Imprint: [Between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 237
Notes: Company address: Cincinnati, OH
Descriptive Notes: Catalog of various machines, including sewing machines.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Ross Moyer : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Sears, Roebuck and Company
Company Name on Item: Sears, Roebuck and Company
Title: Instructions for operating the Franklin sewing machine.
Imprint: [Between 1893 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 37
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Instructions for use of machine; price list of parts included.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Sears Roebuck and Co : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Sears, Roebuck and Company
Company Name on Item: Sears, Roebuck and Company
Title: Directions for using the new silent and light running Burdick sewing machine and the attachments. / Sears, Roebuck, and Company.
Imprint: [between 1900 and 1920], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 22
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Manual on sewing techniques and machine parts.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Sears Roebuck : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: How to make children's clothes. / The modern Singer way.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], Singer Manufacturing Company
Pages: 65
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Picture and descriptions of various types of children's clothes and how to make them.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: List of parts for Singer sewing machine.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 400
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: 24-3 to 24-15, 24-17 to 24-19, 24-21 to 24-23, 24-26 to 24-29.
Descriptive Notes: Specific list of parts for various machines ; illustrations of parts for machines.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Machine sewing. / A treatise on the care and use of family sewing machines and their attachments.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 159
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: 15, 16, 127, 24, 115.
Descriptive Notes: 9 chapters covering sewing machine parts and their applications.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Servant in the house. / A brief history of the sewing machine.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], Smithsonian Institution Press
Pages: 35
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: History of the sewing machine; pictures of prominent people in the sewing machine industry.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Lists of Singer sewing machines. / with prices, descriptions, and other information in relation to them
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 200
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Detailed descriptions and photos of sewing machines.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Sew wherever you wish. / Singer portable electric.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 8
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Features of the singer sewing machine.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Catalogue of Singer sewing machines, illustrating their construction, their variety, and their special uses by manufacturers.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 214
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Pictures and descriptions of singer factory, machine tools, sewing process; numerical catalog of singer sewing machines for manufacturing.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: List of Singer sewing machines. / With prices, descriptions, and other information relating to them.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 200
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Pictures and descriptions of sewing machines.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Speed. / Your cleaning with this new 'streamlined' Singer.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 8
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Features of Singer vacuum cleaner.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer fashion aids keep you in step with the mode. / .
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 16
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Descriptions of sewing techniques (quilting, trimming, edge stitching, etc.).
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Machine sewing. / A treatise on the care and use of family sewing machines.
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 171
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Explanation of kinds of sewing machines, tools, techniques.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Catalogue of Singer sewing machines. / illustrating their construction, their variety, and their special uses by manufacturers
Imprint: [1863-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 241
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Description of the construction of a singer sewing machine, numerical catalog of sewing machines for manufacturing.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singercraft. / A fascinating new way of making colorful rugs, decorative articles and trimmings on the sewing machine.
Imprint: [between 193_ and 195_], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 16
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Sewing techniques (making rugs, monographs, etc).
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Catalogue of Singer sewing machines for family use.
Imprint: 1893/5, New York, N.Y., Straus & Klee
Pages: 37
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: VS2, IF, chain stitch.
Descriptive Notes: Map of World's Columbian Exposition; color plates featuring people in native dress from various countries, including: Servia; Hungary (Austria-Hungary); Sweden; Bosnia (Austria-Hungary); Norway; India; Japan; Zululand, etc.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: List of Singer sewing machines with prices, descriptions, and other information in relation to them.
Imprint: 1905/9/18, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 227
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: class 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, ,29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 51, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 69, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76.
Descriptive Notes: Detailed descriptions and prices of sewing machines for industrial use.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 31-62. / Two needles; alternating pressers for cloth.
Imprint: 1910, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 31-62.
Descriptive Notes: Description of features and pictures of model 31-62 industrial sewing machine.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 45k1 for heavy textiles.
Imprint: 1914, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 45k1.
Descriptive Notes: Picture and description of 45K1.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 45k21 for heavy textile and leather work.
Imprint: 1915, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 1
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 45k21.
Descriptive Notes: Picture and description of 45k21. Singer shop locations.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 96-10. / Gear driven rotary hook high speed lock stitch for medium and heavy weight fabrics.
Imprint: 1915, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 96-10.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no. 96-10; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 7-34 for stitching awnings, mail bags, tents, horse collars, etc.
Imprint: 1915, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 7-34.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no. 7-34; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 31-19 for stitching enameled and plain fabrics; also for general work in light weight leather.
Imprint: 1915, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 31-19.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no. 31-19; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 31-15 (lock stitch) for use in the manufacture of clothing and general stitching of textiles.
Imprint: 1915, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 31-15.
Descriptive Notes: Description of number 31-15; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 16-41 (alternating pressers) for general work in cloth and leather.
Imprint: 1916, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 16-41.
Descriptive Notes: Description of machine (no. 16-41); list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 16-88 for general work in cloth and leather.
Imprint: 1916, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 16-88.
Descriptive Notes: Picture and description of no. 16-88. Singer shop locations.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 112w115 for two line lock stitching in the manufacture of corsets, clocks, and clothing generally.
Imprint: 1917, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 112w115.
Descriptive Notes: Description of 112w115; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machines of class 42 (lock stitch) for stitching leather; also for stitching canvas, carpet, plush, matting, etc.
Imprint: 1917, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: Class 42, numbers 1-8.
Descriptive Notes: Features of the class 42 industrial machines.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 11-24 for making eyelets or grommet holes with or without metal rings in canvas or similar heavy fabrics.
Imprint: 1917, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 11-24.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no. 11-24; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 21w180. / Compound feed for stitching medium weight fabrics.
Imprint: 1918, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 21w180.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no 21w180; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 11-30 (cylinder bed) two needles and two shuttles for stitching rubberized materials in the manufacture of aeroplanes and balloons.
Imprint: 1918, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 11-30.
Descriptive Notes: Description of machine no. 11-30 on column stand 56688 with motor S.A. 31; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 11-33 (cylinder bed). / Feed up the cylinder, alternating pressers for general work in canvas or leather including the stitching of heavy tubular articles.
Imprint: 1918, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 11-33.
Descriptive Notes: Description of machine no. 11-33 on column stand 14685; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 52w100; post bed and long arm for work on dirigible balloons; also for stitching heavy fabrics.
Imprint: 1918, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 52w100.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no 52w100; list of singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 55-3, elastic chain stitch for stitching bags for coal, grain, mail, ballast, etc.
Imprint: 1920, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 55-3.
Descriptive Notes: Description of machine no. 55-3, and electric motors available for it; Singer shop list.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 111w100. / For use in the manufacture of mackinaws, leather coats, and vests, sheep-lined clothing, duck coats, etc.
Imprint: 1924, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 111w100.
Descriptive Notes: Description of 111w100 and list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machines of class 42 (lock stitch) for stitching leather; also for stitching canvas, carpet, matting, etc.
Imprint: 1924, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: Class 42.
Descriptive Notes: Descriptions of machines in class 42.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 113w110. / For two line lock stitching in the manufacture of balloons, automobile curtains, etc.
Imprint: 1929, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 113w110.
Descriptive Notes: Description of no. 113w110; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machine no. 31-47 alternating pressers for stitching medium and heavy enameled plain fabrics or leather.
Imprint: 1931, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 31-47.
Descriptive Notes: Description of 31-47; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: New high speed Singer machine 96-40. / Gear driven rotary hook lock stitch for medium and heavy weight fabrics.
Imprint: 1933, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 96-40.
Descriptive Notes: Pictures and descriptions of 96-40.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: New high speed Singer machine 95-40. / Gear driven rotary hook for light and medium weight fabrics.
Imprint: 1933, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 95-40.
Descriptive Notes: Picture and description of no 95-40.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machines 111w102, 111w103, 111w105 for heavy work.
Imprint: 1934, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: 111w102, 111w103, 111w105.
Descriptive Notes: Description of machines 111w102 111w103 111w105; list of Singer shops.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Consider the pattern. / Selecting and altering the pattern.
Imprint: 1934, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 4
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Dressmaking; patterns -- dresses.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Manual of family sewing machines and their attachments. / Specifically prepared for students in schools and colleges.
Imprint: 1934, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 55
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Descriptive Notes: Descriptions of sewing techniques.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Singer machines 112w117 and 112w126. / Combined needle feed, drop feed, and alternating pressers for two-line lock stitching in canvas and rubberized fabrics; also for binding blankets, etc.
Imprint: 1934, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Models represented: 112w117, 112w126.
Descriptive Notes: Descriptions for 112w117 and 112w126.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Instructions for using Singer electric sewing machine 66-18. / Lock stitch, for family use adjustable reverse feed for tacking.
Imprint: 1940, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 59
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 66-18.
Descriptive Notes: Instructions.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Singer Manufacturing Company
Company Name on Item: Singer Manufacturing Company
Title: Instructions style-mate. / Standard zig-zag sewing machine by Singer, model 347.
Imprint: 1950, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 57
Notes: Company address: Elizabeth, NJ
Model represented: 347.
Descriptive Notes: Manual on basic instructions for using model 347.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Singer : Folder 3
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Standard Company Name: Standard Sewing Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Standard Sewing Machine Company
Title: 1895; the Standard Sewing Machine Company. / Catalogue of Standard sewing machines for steam and foot power.
Imprint: 1895, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 58
Notes: Company address: Cleveland, OH
Models represented: B, D, ruffling, zig-zag, twin needle, cylinder, bar tacking, button, chain stitch.
Descriptive Notes: Description of each machine and its main features. Includes machines for manufacturing and domestic use.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Standard : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Tennis Company
Company Name on Item: Tennis Company
Title: Price list. / Best soft and silk finish unbleached thread and bobbins.
Imprint: [between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 1
Notes: Agent information: August H. Tennis; 26 Union Square, NY
Descriptive Notes: Advertisement for bobbins and threads; includes prices.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Tennis : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Tennis Company
Company Name on Item: Tennis Company
Title: New weed. / The perfection of mechanical skill.
Imprint: [Between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: New York, NY
Descriptive Notes: Large, detailed picture of Tennis machine and its features.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Tennis : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Tennis Company
Company Name on Item: Tennis Company
Title: Directions for the use of the Tennis Book stitching machine.
Imprint: [Between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 11
Notes: Company address: New York, NY
Agent information: Augustus H. Tennis
Descriptive Notes: Directions for use of Tennis book stitching machine.
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Standard Company Name: Tennis Company
Company Name on Item: Tennis Company
Title: Numerical classification and price-list for separate parts of the improved Tennis stitching machine.
Imprint: [Between 1870 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 15
Notes: Company address: New York, NY
Descriptive Notes: Price list for Tennis stitching machine.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Tennis : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Union specials in the shirt industry and kindred linens.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 47
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Instructions for sewing process and equipment.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Union specials in the shirt industry and kindred linens.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 47
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Instructions for sewing process and equipment.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Union special filled bag closing machine. / Designed for the smaller type of mill and as an emergency machine for larger mills.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Machine description and illustration.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Sewing machine in war and in peace.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 7
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Historical description of sewing machine and its use during times of war and peace.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Katalog uber Einzelteile. / Fur unsere Union Special: Nahmaschinen zur Sackfabrikation.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 117
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Descriptions and pictures of parts.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Cutting costs in the fertilizer industry.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 32
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: How to cut costs in fertilizer industry.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Union special filled bag closing machine.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Machine description and illustration.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Preisliste der Einzeleile. / Fur die Union Special Nahmashinen 'Herable' und 'Antaeus' zur sackfabrikation etc.
Imprint: [between 1880 and 1899], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 97
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Descriptions and pictures of parts.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Manual of athletic underwear manufacture.
Imprint: 1921, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 66
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
7400, 12000, 11500, 15400A, 8300.
Descriptive Notes: Detailed descriptions of material, thread, number of stitches to inch, etc. of each type of underwear.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Manufacture of shoe uppers. / A book of reference for the fitting of shoes.
Imprint: 1923, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 237
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Detailed chapters on manufacture of shoe uppers of different types of shoes.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Manufacture of shoe uppers. / A book of reference for the fitting of shoes.
Imprint: 1923, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 237
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Detailed chapters on manufacture of shoe uppers of different types of shoes.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Manual on the manufacture of knitted undergarments. / A book of reference for the manufacturer.
Imprint: 1927, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 229
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Description of fabrics and manufacture processes.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: Manual on the manufacture of knitted undergarments. / A book of reference for the manufacturer.
Imprint: 1927, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 229
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Description of fabrics and manufacture processes.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 2
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Standard Company Name: Union Special Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Union Special Machine Company
Title: [Correspondence with customer from Union Special Machine Company concerning wartime restrictions]
Imprint: 1941, Chicago, IL, Union Special Sewing Machine Company
Pages: 1
Notes: Company address: Chicago, IL
Descriptive Notes: Wartime restrictions.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Union : Folder 1
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Standard Company Name: White Sewing Machine Company
Company Name on Item: White Sewing Machine Company
Title: New White.
Imprint: [1876-], [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 2
Notes: Company address: Cleveland, OH
Descriptive Notes: Pictures and descriptions of sewing machines.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: White : Folder 0
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Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name on Item: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Title: Illustrated description and price list of the Willcox and Gibbs silent sewing machine. / With a brief outline of its history and that of preceding inventions.
Imprint: 1870, [S.l.], [s.n.]
Pages: 80
Notes: Company address: New York, NY
Models represented: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8.
Descriptive Notes: Price list, instructions on sewing techniques and part list.
Physical Location: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Box: Willcox and Gibbs : Folder 0
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