AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY - Revision history

Randylyon at 04:46, 14 November 2025

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	Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street. (2)		Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street. (2)

	The American Sewing Machine Company has recently shown us what we believe		The American Sewing Machine Company has recently shown us what
	to be one of the most handsome sewing machines in the market. It is either		we believe to be one of the most handsome sewing machines in the
	a hand or treadle machine; the work-plate is profusely inlaid with mother		market. It is either a hand or treadle machine; the work-plate
	of pearl ornaments, all bright parts being nickel-plated, including loose		is profusely inlaid with mother of pearl ornaments, all bright
	wheel and it is fitted with all the latest improvements. The cover is of		parts being nickel-plated, including loose wheel and it is fitted
	handsome figured walnut and with it off or on is a fit ornament to any		with all the latest improvements. The cover is of handsome figured
	drawing room and very portable for traveling. We give an illustration of		walnut and with it off or on is a fit ornament to any drawing room
	~~this~~ useful article and suggest at the same time that as a suitable New		and very portable for traveling. We give an illustration of this
	Year's gift it can be highly recommended.		useful article and suggest at the same time that as a suitable New
			Year's gift it can be highly recommended.

	''Sewing Machine Gazette,'' 1885		''Sewing Machine Gazette,'' 1885

	The company brought out many patents from 1870 until 1881 but then developments slowed. The company disappeared around 1896.		The company brought out many patents from 1870 until 1881 but then developments slowed. The company disappeared around 1896.

Randylyon at 21:05, 3 February 2023

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	The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin. People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines. (1)		The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin. People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines. (1)

	Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street.		Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street. (2)

	The American Sewing Machine Company has recently shown us what we believe		The American Sewing Machine Company has recently shown us what we believe
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	1. https://www.fiddlebase.com/american-machines/american-sewing-machine-company/		1. https://www.fiddlebase.com/american-machines/american-sewing-machine-company/

	"New Business House," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 2, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760902&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "New Business House," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 2, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760902&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	[[Category: Company]]		[[Category: Company]]

Randylyon at 21:04, 3 February 2023

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	Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street.		Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street.

	The American Sewing Machine Company has recently shown us what we believe to be one		The American Sewing Machine Company has recently shown us what we believe
	of the most handsome sewing machines in the market. It is either a hand or treadle		to be one of the most handsome sewing machines in the market. It is either
	machine; the work-plate is profusely inlaid with mother of pearl ornaments, all		a hand or treadle machine; the work-plate is profusely inlaid with mother
	bright parts being nickel-plated, including loose wheel and it is fitted with all		of pearl ornaments, all bright parts being nickel-plated, including loose
	the latest improvements. The cover is of handsome figured walnut and with it off		wheel and it is fitted with all the latest improvements. The cover is of
	or on is a fit ornament to any drawing room and very portable for traveling. We		handsome figured walnut and with it off or on is a fit ornament to any
	give an illustration of this useful article and suggest at the same time that as		drawing room and very portable for traveling. We give an illustration of
	a suitable New Year's gift it can be highly recommended.		this useful article and suggest at the same time that as a suitable New
			Year's gift it can be highly recommended.

	''Sewing Machine Gazette,'' 1885		''Sewing Machine Gazette,'' 1885

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	[[Image:~~amsewin~~-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)]]		[[Image:amsew-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)]]
	[[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]		[[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]
	[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.		[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.

Randylyon at 21:00, 3 February 2023

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	[[Image:amsewin-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)]]		[[Image:amsewin-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)]]
	[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]		[[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]
	[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.		[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.

Randylyon at 21:00, 3 February 2023

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	[[Image:amsewin-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)		[[Image:amsewin-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)]]
	[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]		[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]
	[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.		[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.

Randylyon at 20:59, 3 February 2023

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	[[Image:~~amsewing~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)		[[Image:amsewin-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)
	[Image:amsew-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]		[Image:amsew-2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]
	[[Image:~~amsew2~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.		[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.

	The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin. People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines. (1)		The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin. People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines. (1)

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	[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)		[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)
	[Image:~~amsewing~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]		[Image:amsew-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]
	[[Image:~~amsewing~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.		[[Image:amsew2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.

	The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin. People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines.		The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin. People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines. (1)

	Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street.		Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street.
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	''Sewing Machine Gazette,'' 1885		''Sewing Machine Gazette,'' 1885

	The company brought out many patents from 1870 until 1881 but then developments ~~seemed to slow~~. The company disappeared around 1896.		The company brought out many patents from 1870 until 1881 but then developments slowed. The company disappeared around 1896.

	Source:		Source:

			1. https://www.fiddlebase.com/american-machines/american-sewing-machine-company/

	"New Business House," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 2, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760902&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		"New Business House," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 2, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18760902&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	[[Category: Company]]		[[Category: Company]]

Randylyon at 20:56, 3 February 2023

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			[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Advertisement circa 1865)
			[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1874 machine]]
	[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.		[[Image:amsewing.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements. Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.

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-[[Image:amsewing.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. Established in Dubuque in 1876, the company had a trading area including Iowa, northern Illinois, and Minnesota. In 1880 the company was located at 69 8th Street.
+[[Image:amsewing.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The New American Treadle, circa 1880.]]AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE COMPANY. The American Sewing Machine Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1853 or 1854. From 1863, for the next 10 years, The American Sewing Machine Company regularly patented their own overseaming, sewing machine and buttonhole machine advancements.  Their Franklin Foell patent of 1882 was for minor improvements to the feed and shuttle of a previous patent by G Rominger.
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+The American Sewing Machine Model 6 used a shuttle, but took a round bobbin.  People who used the American Sewing Machine said it sewed a near perfect seam. The American Sewing Machine Model 7 had already developed into the standard looking sewing machine shape that was to dominate all sewing machines for decades. The American Sewing Machine Company produced a range of attractive and practical sewing machines until the later part of the Victorian period. Their range included the Improved American and the High-Arm American, industrial, boot and leather machines.
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