Q: I’d like information about a treadle sewing machine I’ve had for several years. It has a metal plaque attached that says “Manufacd by the American Button-Hole Overseaming and Sewing Machine Co., Phila. Pa.” Patent dates of 1850, 1865, 1866, and 1868 are listed. The machine is missing the bobbin but is otherwise complete. What can you tell me about it?
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