Name/Title
Machine, SewingEntry/Object ID
1111.026.001Description
Open 48 3/4 inches x 41 inches x 18 inches. Closed 34 1/4 inches x 31 1/2 inches x 18 inches. Treadle sewing machine manufacatured by White. The machine folds into an oak table with 4 drawers. The drawers have an applied twig-like design for handles. The folding mechanism is controlled by steel cables. The machine is painted black with gold, brown and green floral design. An 18 inch long measuring tape is included as part of the design. The wooden table is supported by decorative black painted iron framework, which is on coasters. Machine is operated by a foot treadle. In the drawers are the attachments, instruction books, bobbins etc.
Original Inscription On shank of machine: White Rotary Made in U. S. A. On bobbin plate: U.S. Patents April 10, 1900/ July 16, 1901/March 25, 1902/Sept. 12, 1905, Aug. 17, 1909, April 18, 1911/Aug. 27, 1912/ June 3, 1913 Use White Needles Only. On machine plate FR 2938437