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The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New Orleans, popular decorative items.

THE PIECE: A vintage treadle sewing machine by the Singer Manufacturing Co., from about 1890

THE OWNER: Marenthia Lagarde of New Orleans recently bought this vintage sewing machine because it reminded her of one that her mother had. "It has what I believe to be the original attachments, and it works. I remember my grandmother had one, and it was passed on to my mother. I don't know what happened to it over the years, or how my mother parted with it. When I came across this one at the Goodwill store, I had to have it, and the price was right." The tag said $19.......

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