Where can I find a Damascus sewing machine manual?
While the Damascus sewing machine may be running almost 100 years after it was first made, the same cannot be said for their owner’s manuals. Those booklets may be a treasure if you can find them. Check with antique dealers and where old vintage sewing machines are sold. Those companies may have a supply of old Damascus sewing machine manuals.
When was the Damascus Grand rotary sewing machine made?
According to our research, this was the machine to own in the early 1900s and today Damascus Grand Rotary sewing machines still work and are highly treasured by their owners. Even at that time, the machine was sold around the world as it was one of the best sewing machines made in that era.
When was the first Montgomery Ward treadle machine made?
Without actual records, it is hard to say when the first one was produced but it seems to be made in the late 1800s, around 1889-90, and sold directly to Montgomery Wards right from the start. One 6 drawer treadle machine with full cabinet was made in 1918 and another was made in 1926.
Is the Damascus Grand rotary on the right?
The Damascus Grand Rotary on the right was featured in ISMACS news issue number 80 when Anne Kusilek told us about her road to Damascus. Anne is still collecting National Data and would love to hear from members who share her obsession for all things National.
While the Damascus sewing machine may be running almost 100 years after it was first made, the same cannot be said for their owner’s manuals. Those booklets may be a treasure if you can find them. Check with antique dealers and where old vintage sewing machines are sold. Those companies may have a supply of old Damascus sewing machine manuals.
According to our research, this was the machine to own in the early 1900s and today Damascus Grand Rotary sewing machines still work and are highly treasured by their owners. Even at that time, the machine was sold around the world as it was one of the best sewing machines made in that era.
Without actual records, it is hard to say when the first one was produced but it seems to be made in the late 1800s, around 1889-90, and sold directly to Montgomery Wards right from the start. One 6 drawer treadle machine with full cabinet was made in 1918 and another was made in 1926.
The Damascus Grand Rotary on the right was featured in ISMACS news issue number 80 when Anne Kusilek told us about her road to Damascus. Anne is still collecting National Data and would love to hear from members who share her obsession for all things National.
