International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

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Domestic Sewing Machine Company Articles

Portrait photograph of William Mack, founder of the Domestic Sewing Machine Company, circa 1870s
William Mack

Founder of the Domestic Company

Some thoughts on the Domestic Sewing Machine Company
Graham Forsdyke chronicles the rise of the Domestic Sewing Machine Company from its founding by William Mack in 1869 through its rapid growth producing quality light-running machines until its acquisition by White in 1924.
Using Your Attachments: The Underbraider

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