Mat 20, 1880.] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



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Special to the Readers of this Journal ! ! 



THE UNDERSIGNED respectfully invite an examination of this page, and promise that the time thus spent by any person 

 interested in sewing, shall be profitably invested. 



DO NOT BE PREVENTED from doing this because you think you know all about Sewing Machines, or imagine that one 

 machine is just as good as another, or that the one you have is the best. 



We freely admit the comparative merits of the leading machines now on the Market, but claim that 



This Machine stands far apart from and ahead of all others in the World, 



-ON THE SIMPLE GROUND OF- 



The GREAT DIFFERENCE and SUPERIORITY of its MAKE and LEADING FEATURES. 



To make this apparent, we submit the following Illustrations showing different parts of the Machine : 



Fig. 1— Descriptive Cut of the "Automatic." 





The Spool is placed in a horizontal 

 position on Spool pin, from which the 

 thread is unwound, without revolving the 

 spool, by Pull-off ; the thread is then 

 taken by the ''Automatic Tension Device," 

 and perfect seams obtained on all the va- 

 rious kinds of material, with any size of 

 thread or silk, without depending in the 

 least upon the judgment, skill or exper- 

 ience of the operator. This cannot be 

 truthfully said of any other Sewing Ma- 

 chine, 



Most of the movements of this machine 

 are rotary, the reciprocating motions be- 

 ing produced by eccentrics, and a very 

 high rate of speed being consequently 

 attainable — as high as three thousand 

 stitches per minute — with rjerfection of 

 ease and light running, and without the 

 slightest detriment to the machine, or to 

 the regularity or strength of the seam. 

 No other sewing machine can approach it 

 in this respect. It is absolutely silent and 

 unequaled in durability. 



The Term "Automatic" or "No Tension, "was never used in connection with Sewing Machines until we introduced this Ma- 

 chine in 1875. The popular favor awarded to it instantly caused other Companies to imitate the phraseology of our advertisements. .' 

 TSo person who takes the trouble to investigate can be deceived by such a course, but unfortunately for themselves, many persons do not 

 investigate, but allow themselves to be prejudiced. 



Fig. 2— Showing manner of obtaining correct length of Stitch. 



THE 



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To make length of stitoh required, move the handle of Stitch 

 Regulator till the proper number appears through the opening. 

 It is impossible to do imperfect, work, and accidental, ripping is 

 entirely avoided. 



"AUTOMATIC" 



Or " No Tension Sewing Machine" 



(On account of its distinctive merits) 



Commands a Higher Price 

 than any other in the World. 



AND IS BY FAR THE CHEAPEST 



When its 



QUALITIES AftSD MERITS 



Fig. 3.— Cut Showing No. 5 Stand or Table with Cover. 

 Machine is mounted on a Black Walnut Table, with three 

 side drawers (with locks,) Extension Table, and Ornamented 

 Iron Stand, on Casters ; has Paneled Cover with Lock and 



Are Considered. 



The Stand is a model of perfection.. The treadle requires no 

 oil, and therefore soiling of Carpets is avoided. Notice the 

 safety Pitman and patent Brake, &c. 



No Lady Careful of Health will use any other Sewing Machine 



In replying to this advertisement, please quote its number (No. 932,) This will accommodate us, and wfSl be of some 

 benefit to you. 



\* It will be to your interest to deal direct with the Company, and we shall be happy to arrange for you to have a 

 full and free trial of the Machine in your own home. Address: — 



WILLCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, 



Advertisement No. 932 ©SO Broadway, New York. 



