Family heirlooms are hard to part with, especially if they've been passed down for generations. On the other hand, some heirlooms are difficult to maintain and may be worth letting go — particularly ...

Q. The pictured antique Singer treadle sewing machine was passed along to me from my mother. I'm not certain, but it was either her mother's or grandmother's. The cabinet is oak with an iron frame and ...

The copy an example of fool-the-eye (trompe-l’oeil), a popular theme in a new type of art. It’s important to keep up with what is changing in the world of art and collecting. Fool-the-eye ...

Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Singer treadle sewing machine with cabinet that belonged to my grandmother. It is their model 66 and was manufactured Aug. 25, 1920. She spent many hours sewing for herself ...

Composed of images and text. Models represented: 128-4, 20: child's sewing machine, Singer motor, Singer light. Title from cover. Pictures of different cabinets, including five drawer, seven drawer, ...

Sew Old Antique and Vintage Sewing Machine Repair is run out of Maggie West’s home in Maryville. In West’s basement, her workspace houses a welded worktable, a collection of tools and supplies. Scents ...