Although Elias Howe had patented the lock stitch sewing machine in 1846 initially there was little interest in this new invention. Gradually though a small number of firms started to produce primative sewing machines and later the American courts decided many of the machines produced infringed Elias Howe's Patent.
Following various legal disputes the owners of the most important patents formed the Sewing Machine Combination in 1856 to jointly licence the use of their patents, from then on America developed a thriving sewing machine manufacturing industry.
Many companies remained small and only made sewing machines for relatively short periods before disappearing sometimes leaving only a name or machine to history.
Our aim is to establish a comprehensive list of American Sewing Machine Manufacturers, the machines made and dates of production. This is not straight forward, some early sewing machines were named after the Patent used rather than the Company which produced the machine, names of defunct companies were reused years later, and there were an enormous number of machines labelled for retailers! Concequently it is not our intention to list labelled machines.
The list provided below is in its infancy and will be updated as and when new information becomes available to us.
PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this web page is the COPYRIGHT of David G. Best it MAY NOT be reproduced nor used for commercial gain without my express written consent.
If you come across a period advertisement, instruction manual, price list etc (dated or not) this may provide further information which would help enhance the accuracy of this list and we would be grateful if you could let us have a copy.

Last report on my White. The casting is magnesium, per teh Internet. The MG in the serial number tends to confirm this. According to the White customer service, it was made in 1948, plus or minus six (!) years. Found the adjustment for the tension release mechanism, and it was way misadjusted, so that's fixed.
Serial #13788, J-C 34. Light grey with white top and white hinged face plate. This is an oscillating hook machine, sewing straight stitch with reverse, taking a low straight shank foot and a 'one o’clock' bobbin case. It has a three position feed dog. This machine was made in Japan, under the ownership of White who took over Domestic in 1924.

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Nov 19, 2014 - Vintage 'White' Rotary sewing machine. Early 1930's model, has model and serial numbers on it. In really great condition, and it still works! #antiques #vintage.

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Make and model numberWithout the make and model number, I can't be of much help. Please include make and model number with your question.
Elna sewing machines will have the TYPE (model) number imprinted on them.
Numbers such as (AG4493752) are serial numbers and of little help to identify the model.There will always be someone who will sell a worse product at a little cheaper price and offer no service after the sale.
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Complete snap on foot kit.Includes the snap-on shank, all purpose foot, straight stitch foot, overcast guide foot, blindhem foot, 1/8' roll hem foot, cording foot, sliding buttonhole foot, button foot, zipper foot and adjustable guide bar-- $18.00
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Part # 5011LC Fits low shank foot style machines.
Part # 5011HC Fits high shank foot style machines.
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Complete snap on foot kit with accessories. Includes the snap-on shank, all purpose foot, straight stitch foot, overcast guide foot, blindhem foot, 1/8' roll hem foot, cording foot, sliding buttonhole foot, button foot, zipper foot, adjustable guide bar, s

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