Figure 71. — Atlantic sewing machine, 1869. This 

 machine is typical of the many varieties manufactured for a 

 very short time in the 1860s and 1870s. It is about the size of 

 the average hand-turned variety. 8 by 10 inches, but lighter 

 in weight. The frame design was the patent of L. Porter. 

 May 1 1, 1869, and the mechanism was patented by Alonzo 



Porter. February 8. 1870. The latter patent model bears the 

 painted legend "Atlantic" and is stamped "Aprl 1, 69," 

 indicating that it was probably already in commercial 

 production. This date possibly may refer also to L. Porter's 

 design patent, since actual date of issue was usually later 

 than date of application. (Smithsonian photo 48329-A.) 



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