New England Machines

The Name "New England" is widely used to describe a distinctive family of machines manufactured in the USA during the 1860s/70s. This "type" share similar characteristics, - namely a Raymond's looper to form a single thread chain stitch, and a presser-foot cloth feed. Produced by a number of companies, they were marketed as budget models, and frequently called "Family" or "Common Sense" machines. A large range of patterns were used for the castings, giving today's collectors plenty of variety to seek.

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