IN Cornhill, Boston, thirty years ago, there was a shop for the manufacture and repair of nautical instruments and philosophical apparatus, kept by Ari Davis. Mr. Davis was a very ingenious mechanic, ...

Agent information: H. S. Swarty. Composed of images and text. Models represented: 1-9, B, C, D. Title from front cover. Description and picture of sewing machine ...

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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – Clearly, this old sewing machine is a relic. Quite an antique. It’s a Howe model, dating back to at least 1872, and ranks among some of the first sewing machines ever made. It’s ...

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Elias was born in 1819 on a farm near Spencer, Mass., and moved to Boston at age 18 to find work in a machine shop. This is where he began tinkering with machines. The machine that made him a legend ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kase Wickman When I review sewing machines for Wirecutter, I focus on machines ...

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