Domestic B Hand Crank
Domestic manuals from the late 1870s mention a "Hand Machine, for invalids and travellers. On the "Domestic" system, with modifications". Presumably these were early versions of the Domestic A and B models..Late
Domestic B hand cranks were manufactured from the late 1870's to the 1910s. They were smaller than the treadle heads. Design features include:
• rectangular base was apparently fabricated by a Japanese Cabinet Maker, early 1900’s
• leaf tension OR disk tension on top of arm
• no access plate on front or rear of machine
• Domestic B stitch length control knob behind pillar
• socket style feet
• “SN located on slide plates” (Can’t easily remove front slide plate to verify.
• Patent dates on front slide plate: last 2 dates are Nov 3 1874 and May 16 1876
• Light rusting due to 90 years of storage in closets
• Historical photo not actual photo of offered Domestic B item.
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Ed in Cupertino
Domestic Hand Crank Sewing Machine (Cupertino nr Linda Vista Park)
This offer has been gifted to someone and is no longer available.