OLDTIMER SEWING MACHINE is a special book describing technical aspects of early sewing machines, development of the industry in Europe & America & contributions of those involved. The author does a splendid job of blending technical details of sewing machines & their history with charming stories behind many inventors & manufacturers. Readers will feel as though they have visited a museum after viewing the book's more than 400 illustrations & photographs including: sewing machines; cabinets; parts & mechanisms; related tools; needles; trademarks; thread & accessory cases; factories; early advertising & art work; portraits of inventors & manufacturers; etc. For those collectors not so well versed in technical matters, explanations & illustrations helpful for small repairs & determining the age of a machine are included. This book covers a variety of early machines from children's toys to industrial models & is a must in every collector's bookcase. Originally published in German (1987), this book is now available in English.