New American #7

The original manual is dated 1884 and this model dates back to a few years ealier. This is an exceptionaly nice example of this once great sewing machine. When made it was advertized as the best sewing machine ever made.

The price for this fine example of a New American #7 is $575.00

American 7_1 The condition is outstanding throughout this unit. The head is good and complete. The treadle is good and complete. The cabinet is good and complete. American 7_1 The condition is outstanding throughout this unit. The head is good and complete. The treadle is good and complete. The cabinet is good and complete.	American 7_2 The cover is in very good condition throughout. Even the lock was cleaned and is now working. A new key was made to fit all locks. American 7_2 The cover is in very good condition throughout. Even the lock was cleaned and is now working. A new key was made to fit all locks.	American 7_3 This end view shows the extension table in the down position. American 7_3 This end view shows the extension table in the down position.	American 7_4 Here the extension table is up and locked in place. American 7_4 Here the extension table is up and locked in place.	American 7_5 This New American is poised for sewing in this setup. American 7_5 This New American is poised for sewing in this setup.
American 7_6 The center drawer turns out from a center pin hinge arrangement. American 7_6 The center drawer turns out from a center pin hinge arrangement.	American 7_7 Some of the decals remain as first made and are still in remarkable condition. American 7_7 Some of the decals remain as first made and are still in remarkable condition.	American 7_8 The larger decals on the post above the stitch length adjuster. American 7_8 The larger decals on the post above the stitch length adjuster.	American 7_9 Closer look at decals. American 7_9 Closer look at decals.	American 7_10 The decals on face plate are a little confused. American 7_10 The decals on face plate are a little confused.
American 7_11 Close up view of face plate decals. American 7_11 Close up view of face plate decals.	American 7_12 The large number 7 shows well on the rear of the post. American 7_12 The large number 7 shows well on the rear of the post.	American 7_13 This large dial stops at each hole and sets another stitch length at each. The dial is set in the position for the longest stitch which is near 4 stitches per inch. American 7_13 This large dial stops at each hole and sets another stitch length at each. The dial is set in the position for the longest stitch which is near 4 stitches per inch.	American 7_14 The back hinges are different than we usually see. They work very nicely. American 7_14 The back hinges are different than we usually see. They work very nicely.	American 7_15 The clutch system that is used when a bobbin is to be filled is different that many but very simple and affective. Here the clutch is engaged. American 7_15 The clutch system that is used when a bobbin is to be filled is different that many but very simple and affective. Here the clutch is engaged.
American 7_16 This view shows the clutch is open to free the machine from motion while winding a bobbin. American 7_16 This view shows the clutch is open to free the machine from motion while winding a bobbin.	American 7_17 The bobbin winder is just to the rear of the drive belt.. The winder is activated by pulling the winder system toward the belt. American 7_17 The bobbin winder is just to the rear of the drive belt.. The winder is activated by pulling the winder system toward the belt.	American 7_18 The design pattern on the rear portion of the treadle irons. American 7_18 The design pattern on the rear portion of the treadle irons.	American 7_19 The treadle peddle. American 7_19 The treadle peddle.	American 7_20 The drive wheel is built with a larger hand wheel to the side of it. American 7_20 The drive wheel is built with a larger hand wheel to the side of it.
American 7_21 The shuttle is in the carrier and at the end of the stroke going forward. The needle slot appears toward the rear side of view of the race. American 7_21 The shuttle is in the carrier and at the end of the stroke going forward. The needle slot appears toward the rear side of view of the race.	American 7_22 This 1-1/2" long shuttle holds a small round bobbin. American 7_22 This 1-1/2" long shuttle holds a small round bobbin.	American 7_23 The bobbin being filled. The winder is pulled forward to the belt. When finished it is simply pushed back away from the belt. American 7_23 The bobbin being filled. The winder is pulled forward to the belt. When finished it is simply pushed back away from the belt.	American 7_24 This vintage machine never missed a single stitch. When ready to start it picked up the very first stitch to bring up the bobbin thread and in amoment made the first perfect stiches. American 7_24 This vintage machine never missed a single stitch. When ready to start it picked up the very first stitch to bring up the bobbin thread and in amoment made the first perfect stiches.	American 7_25 It has a rather loud shuttle sound when stitching. One couldn't sew in a bed room quietly with this lovely treadle. American 7_25 It has a rather loud shuttle sound when stitching. One couldn't sew in a bed room quietly with this lovely treadle.
American 7_26 The needle is long and punched through many layers with ease. American 7_26 The needle is long and punched through many layers with ease.	American 7_27 A few of the accessaries with the machine. I did not try and figure it out. Will let others do that. American 7_27 A few of the accessaries with the machine. I did not try and figure it out. Will let others do that.	American 7_28 Looks like these feet fastened to the bed beside the needle hole. American 7_28 Looks like these feet fastened to the bed beside the needle hole.	American 7_29 What does this one do?? American 7_29 What does this one do??	American 7_30 Looks like a simple ruffler perhaps. The new key made for the now clean and working locks just barely appears. American 7_30 Looks like a simple ruffler perhaps. The new key made for the now clean and working locks just barely appears.