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Restored Cornely Model B - Chain, Moss and Ribbon Embroidery Machine. Made in Paris France

The Cornely 121 is a high speed lockstitch machine, that can do straight stitch, zig zag and couching stitch. It was designed to do fine cord details on lace and lace application for the lingerie industry, but fast recognized for it ease of use and beautiful quality stitch that it was adapted for other uses like chainstitch embroidered patch application. In more recent years, attachments have been made to apply larger and wider trims, used in theater / opera costume departments as well as ornamentation for caftans, bags, cushions and curtains! Due to the ease of use, speed and versatility of this model, it has become the most sought after machine in the embroidery industry!

The Cornely L invented in the late 1800's in Paris France. This became the most popular machine used in the French lace industry. This machine has a disengaging device built in, that deactivates the machine once the operator lets go of the handle underneath the machine, leaving just the fly wheel running. This was particularity useful in the mid and late 1800's when these machines were run by water power in factories in Northern France. The factories were built on the banks of rivers, and had a main shaft connected to the water wheel, that rotated near the factory ceiling. All the machines would have belts up to the main shafts, which drove the machines. See last photo attached c. 1903

Cornely A

Cornely 148