That is one early sewing machine! And she was proud of it - must have been quite the financial outlay.
I also especially love the lady with the sewing machine. I am thinking this may be a bit earlier than Civil War era, perhaps 1850s. Really a wonderful image of the time.
Fabulous photos, Amanda! Thanks for sharing. Love the doppelganger bustle doll. And...that sewing machine is TINY!