Titles | Minnesota Model A sewing machine |
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Description | Minnesota Model A treadle sewing machine marketed by Sears Roebuck. Minnesota Model A machines were manufactured between 1900-1930 by a variety of manufacturers including Davis, Domestic and White. This sewing machine is mounted on a solid oak, automatic drop desk cabinet. The machine has an enameled black head with gilt scroll ornaments including 'Minnesota A' on the arm. |
Quantity | 1 item |
Format | Content Category: artifacts |
Measurements | 30 inches height (closed) 24 inches width (closed) 19 inches depth (closed) |
Nomenclature | sewing machine (equipment) |
Materials | metal wood (plant material) |
Creation | Made by (possibly): Domestic Sewing Machine Company |
Subjects | Retailed by: Sears, Roebuck and Company Used by: Graupman, Mrs. Ernest Used in: Minnesota, United States Used in: McLeod County, Minnesota, United States Household. Needlework. Sewing. Sewing Machines & Attachments |
Dates | Creation: Approximately 1910 - Not later than 1930 (Earliest models of the 'Minnesota A', circa 1900-1910, were more angular, with the spool pin located at the center of the arm. This machine is less angular than its predecessor, with the spool pin near the rear of the arm, nearly identical to the Singer 27.) |
Credit Line | Minnesota Historical Society Collections |
Holding Type | 3D Objects |
Identifiers | 1978.30 (Accession Number) |