International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

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Bradbury Sewing Machine Company

Bradbury and Company Sewing Machine Makers

Articles

Discover the fascinating history of one of Europe's first sewing machine manufacturers, from its origin in an 1852 industrial dispute to its expansion into bicycles and motorcycles.

Dating

Identify when your Bradbury machine was manufactured using serial numbers, distinctive features, and company timeline resources.

Manuals

Original instruction manuals for Bradbury machines, including the Family, Medium, and distinctive Soeze models.

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