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Singer Model Number 2 'Standard' Sewing Machine

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Singer Model Number 2 'Standard' Sewing Machine

A larger No.1 with roller, vibrating or spring presser (bed 18" long. 10" from needle too base of arm). For tailoring, army clothing, harness making, boot and show making, carriage trimming, etc. Some had vibrating pressers. "Gw. drop feed", or "N.Y. Drop Feed" or wheel feed. Singer's early tension device. Also available with roll presser or combination presser. Some adapted to take waxed thread. Some fitted with "Singer Friction Driving Attachment" (rear view) Singer Model 2classreverse Sewing Machine

Model Number 2 'Standard'
Dates 1854-90
Usage Industrial
Description A larger No.1 with roller, vibrating or spring presser (bed 18" long. 10" from needle too base of arm). For tailoring, army clothing, harness making, boot and show making, carriage trimming, etc. Some had vibrating pressers. "Gw. drop feed", or "N.Y. Drop Feed" or wheel feed. Singer's early tension device. Also available with roll presser or combination presser. Some adapted to take waxed thread. Some fitted with "Singer Friction Driving Attachment" (rear view) Singer Model 2classreverse Sewing Machine
Needle 2x1, 2x2
Source Singer model list classes 1-99

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