The Encyclopedia Of Early American Sewing Machines

Author : Carter Bays
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1574324160

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The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines by Carter Bays Pdf

Collectors are bound to love The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines, Second Edition. The first edition of this book, self-published by author Carter Bays in 1993, sold more than 3,000 copies, and he has totally revamped it for this printing. American sewing machines from 1850 through 1920 are featured in more than 450 large, detailed photographs, half of them in color, and current collector values are estimated. The book traces the history and development of the sewing machine industry from 1800 to after 1900. Almost all known U.S. manufacturers of sewing machines up to 1875 (and several beyond) are highlighted: Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, Shaw & Clark, Weed, Howe, and Holly, to name just a few. Do you own your great aunt's antique treadle sewing machine? This book will identify and give the history of the manufacturer. Specific information is provided on restoring antique sewing machines, and toy sewing machines are also given coverage. This title is sure to become the standard reference for early American sewing machines. 2005 values.

Author : Carter Bays
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sewing machines
ISBN : OCLC:37941051

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The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines by Carter Bays Pdf

Author : Carter Bays
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1574325272

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The Encyclopedia of Early American & Antique Sewing Machines by Carter Bays Pdf

This book traces the history and development of the sewing machine industry from 1800 to after 1900.

Author : Frank E. Comparato
Publisher : Harrisburg, Pa : Stackpole Company
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Design
ISBN : UOM:39015010697913

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Books for the Millions by Frank E. Comparato Pdf

Author : Rick Boulware
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781438109862

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Encyclopedia of American Business by Rick Boulware Pdf

Buying, selling, budgeting, and saving are fundamental business practices that almost everyone understands on a basic level.

Author : Carol Head
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0852635915

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Old Sewing Machines by Carol Head Pdf

Author : Grace Rogers Cooper
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547170730

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The Invention of the Sewing Machine by Grace Rogers Cooper Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : James W. Slaten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0963228706

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Antique American Sewing Machines by James W. Slaten Pdf

A famous man once said, "The sewing machine is one of the few useful things ever invented." The ANTIQUE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE VALUE GUIDE, soon to be published, is the most comprehensive book on antique American sewing machine values printed to date. Consisting of 258 pages & written by the "best West Coast source" on collecting & appraising old sewing machines, it lists current estimated values for every collectible American sewing machine manufactured from 1851 through the turn of the century. Also included are brief histories on the invention of the sewing machine & American sewing machine companies. The ANTIQUE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE VALUE GUIDE has over 100 photos & descriptions of machines that are fast becoming an excellent investment. This book has information on where collections can be seen & a Singer serial number dating chart. Written in easy to read text, it is the perfect sewing machine value guide for the advanced or beginner collector, as well as any individual who would like to know the estimated value of his or her sewing machine heirloom. When buying or selling a collectible sewing machine, the ANTIQUE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE VALUE GUIDE can be used to document its value.

Author : Joseph J. Corn
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421401928

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User Unfriendly by Joseph J. Corn Pdf

We've all been there. Seduced by the sleek designs and smart capabilities of the newest gadgets, we end up stumped by their complicated set-up instructions and exasperating error messages. In this fascinating history, Joseph J. Corn maps two centuries of consumer frustration and struggle with personal technologies. Aggravation with the new machines people adopt and live with is as old as the industrial revolution. Clocks, sewing machines, cameras, lawn mowers, bicycles, electric lights, cars, and computers: all can empower and exhilarate, but they can also exact a form of servitude. Adopters puzzle over which type and model to buy and then how to operate the device, diagnose its troubles, and meet its insatiable appetite for accessories, replacement parts, or upgrades. It intrigues Corn that we put up with the frustrations our technology thrusts upon us, battling with the unfamiliar and climbing the steep learning curves. It is this ongoing struggle, more than the uses to which we ultimately put our machines, that animates this quizzical study. Having extensively researched owner's manuals, computer user-group newsletters, and how-to literature, Corn brings a fresh, consumer-oriented approach to the history of technology. User Unfriendly will be valuable to historians of technology, students of American culture, and anyone interested in our modern dependency on machines and gadgets.

Author : Hubert Bonin,Ferry de Goey
Publisher : Librairie Droz
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 2600012591

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American Firms in Europe by Hubert Bonin,Ferry de Goey Pdf

The Americanization of Europe and the strategic initiatives of American firms abroad have been well studied. The expansion of American firms in Europe, however, lacked a comprehensive study. This book gathers the works of two dozen economic and business historians from across Europe, preceded by Mira Wilkins' comparative essay. The collection addresses the timetable and pace of American direct investment in Europe, the patterns followed in each country according to the specificities of each industry and service sector, and the strategies followed by the different firms. The studies go beyond the facts, scrutinizing the immaterial aspects of this business history, especially European perceptions of American firms and the essential stakes of corporate images and identities. The Europeanization of American firms is a key issue, including social relations, management, commercial policies, brand image, connections and embeddedness. The authors gauge the reaction of public authorities and lobbies (industrialists and trade unions). Graphs and tables provide data, while overviews of ads published by American affiliates fuel analyses of consumer perception.

Author : Firefly Books,Louise Dixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Appliqué
ISBN : 155407925X

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Firefly's Step-by-step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft by Firefly Books,Louise Dixon Pdf

The ultimate reference for today's generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters.

Author : Glenda Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997-06
Category : Miniature sewing machines
ISBN : 0891457887

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Toy and Miniature Sewing Machines by Glenda Thomas Pdf

Book I showcases hundreds of sewing machines in full color. Book II shows nearly 1,000 additional machines. Both books have detailed descriptions, measurements, dates, and 1997 values.

Author : Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780307965516

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Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts by Martha Stewart Living Magazine Pdf

Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: the basics of sewing by hand or machine, along with five other time-honored crafts techniques, and step-by-step instructions for more than 150 projects that reflect not only Martha Stewart’s depth of experience and crafting expertise, but also her singular sense of style. Encyclopedic in scope, the book features two main parts to help you brush up on the basics and take your skills to a new level. First, the Techniques section guides readers through Sewing, Appliqué, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing. Following that, the Projects A to Z section features more than 150 clever ideas (including many no-sew projects), all illustrated and explained with the clear, detailed instructions that have become a signature of Martha Stewart’s magazines, books, and television shows. An enclosed CD includes full-size clothing patterns as well as templates that can be easily produced on a home printer. Fabric, thread, and tool glossaries identify the properties, workability, and best uses of common sewing materials. And, perhaps best of all, when you need it most, Martha and her talented team of crafts editors offer you the reassurance that you really can make it yourself. The projects are as delightful as they are imaginative, and include classic Roman shades, hand-drawn stuffed animals, an easy upholstered blanket chest, a quilted crib bumper, French knot-embellished pillowcases and sheets, and Japanese-embroidered table linens, among many others.With gorgeous color photographs as well as expert instruction, this handy guide will surely encourage beginners and keep sewers and crafters of all experience levels wonderfully busy for many years to come.

Author : Alex Askaroff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1700610716

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Willcox & Gibbs by Alex Askaroff Pdf

No1 NEW RELEASE, AMAZON Oct 2019. The Willcox & Gibbs chain-stitch sewing machines are one of the most collected sewing machines of all time. Some say the machine represents the finest piece of 19th Century precision engineering in the world. Certainly the company thought so, advertising their machines as 'Beyond Comparison'. Today most enthusiasts try to have at least one W&G in their collection. World renowned author Alex Askaroff brings to life this amazing machine and the even more amazing men who built it.

Author : Jack Buckman
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781457546617

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Unraveling The Threads by Jack Buckman Pdf

A brilliant tinkerer/inventor and a lawyer/marketing genius partnered to create Singer, a retail colossus that over 120 years grew into a universally recognized brand synonymous with quality and value. Following World War II, four successive CEOs made a series of catastrophic decisions in their efforts to redefine the company as competing in industries other than sewing. Of the four, one was forced out and subsequently murdered, one died of an unexpected heart attack just as he was about to defend the company from a takeover, one succeeded in the takeover, then dismembered the company before going to prison, and one played investors, tax authorities, securities regulators, and banks against each other until he suddenly just vanished. The machinations of these four comprised a quarter-century-long soap opera, with power struggles, hostile takeovers, tax evasion, fraud, and even flight to China just a few steps ahead of the authorities.