Name/Title
Sewing MachineDescription
Sewing machine, manufactured by Damascus. Shuttle bobbin-information regarding proper needled use on bobbin plate. Black enamel/cast iron-hand painted decals. 4 drawer cabinet pro paly mission oak. Treadle case, cast iron. Measuring rule 18" inscribed into case
Unique pulley system allowing sewing machine to be raised and lowered into case
Lid has a simple ply mission oak applied to top repair on back right hand corner (2 1/2 ") on lid. Part of veneer missing on lid.
Sewing machine head. Damascus is name on top bar of decoration of tan and brown on black. Base measures 14.5" x 7" - a 5/8" extension of mechanism to adjust number of stitches per inch. Belt drive mechanism and wheel extend beyond base 1.5". Belt drive is missing. The tan and brown decoration is on all planes including the base. The mechanism under the base measures 1.5" from bottom of base. The height from the top of base to the highest point above is 9.5"Context
Donor purchased the sewing machine in Galena, ILAcquisition
Notes
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johns, 1984