Monthly Archives: April 2010

Smith-Owen – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Noile

Smith-Owen were the people who repaired my Pfaff 1229, but even if you don’t have an ailing machine, Smith-Owen is well worth a long visit. The staff is incredibly nice and very helpful — one person even went through a … Continue reading →

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Early Olfas

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Noile

The US Park Service maintains a printing office and bindery at 320 Market Street in Philadelphia.  Using replica presses, Park Service employees demonstrate 18th century printing presses and discuss printing in the era of Benjamin Franklin.  It’s a fascinating look … Continue reading →

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Organization -1798 Style

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Noile

Philadelphia has had to stretch a bit to capitalize on its association with Benjamin Franklin; sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn’t.  I suspect that many of the visitors to 322 Market Street leave believing that they’ve seen a replica … Continue reading →

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