Name/Title
Machine, SewingEntry/Object ID
2002.31.7 A-NDescription
(Early 20th c.) Portable Singer sewing machine. Machine is painted black with gold decoration bearing the word, "Singer" on each side. Decorative pattern includes leaves and vines. Spool of tan-colored thread sits atop machine. Length of gros-grain fabric is in machine, as if being sewn. Carrying case is medium colored wood with the Singer Manufacturing Company trademark on one side in gold and black. Trademark is composed of ashuttle, two needles crossed behind it, a spool of thread at the bottom, behind all of this, a rope in the format of an "S." Several items found in the compartment in machine.
Sewing machine has serial number (C2337909) marking on the side.
2002.31.7 A= machine
B= case top
C= key
D= spool of thread on machine
E= fabric in machine
F= bobbins
G= bobbins
H= bobbins
I= bobbins
J= rubber rings
L= buttons (need black ink to mark)
M= knob
N= envelope containing 8 needlesDimensions
Height
12-1/2 inWidth
18-3/4 inDepth
9-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Owner: Marsha Freedman