There were different attachment models for different machine models.
He writes that he could charge $3.50 to $4.50 for installing one on nearly any machine of the era. I own a guide published by a sewing machine repairman (copyright 1949). The REVCO Patch-O-Matic was available as early as 1948. View Member Profile Send Email Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts HopeInMyHeart ".to compare yourself and your results against anyone is probably the thief of happiness." Emma Raducanu It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. This corresponds to the Needlebar list of names Davis used on labelled machines, and the list ofīut perhaps this information should give you the little bit more you need to narrow it down.ĭoes the Eldredge marked shuttle have a Boye equivalent? What 'other' brands besides the Eldredge does Boye say that particular shuttle will fit? That might help as well. With that in mind andĬomparing your machine, I'm leaning toward saying that this one looks more like a White but with an Eldredge (like the C&C) and that National, White, and Davis all had a hand in being the suppliers. Other Interweb inquiries say that HSB had more than one machine labelled over their 75 years in business This helps track it down to when (after 1892) and where it was sold. Your machine is missing the tell-tale deck decal above.
So they ordered the machine, but from who? That is still a guess. I have yet to identify the manufacturer, but I do know that's it's a labelled machine and was made to be sold in Chicago IL in the Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett Hardware Store. View Member Profile Send Email Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts Jim/Steelsewing