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) |
SERIAL | DATE | MODEL | OTHER INFO |
96839 | 11/15/1877 Bill of Sale | LAVF | Baker & Eberly, Mount Olive, Virginia |
255354 | 1882 | Type 2 | Watertown |
129201 | 7/10/1879 Bill of Sale | LAVF | B & E |
135092 | 9/29/1879 Bill of Sale | LAVF | B & E |
138414 | 11/7/1879 Bill of Sale | LAVF | B & E |
142394 | 1/14/1880 Bill of Sale | LAVF | eBay |
142580 | 1/14/1880 Bill of Sale | LAVF | eBay |
148849 | 3/25/1880 Bill of Sale | LAVF | B & E |
153284 | 4/29/1880 Bill of Sale | LAVF | B & E |
159041 | 6/22/1880 | LAVF | B & E |
181850 | 12/20/1880 Bill of Sale | LAVF | B & E |
258905 | 29 December 1882 | VF1 | |
265578 | 5 May 1883 | / | Smithsonian |
327754 | 26 September 1885 | ||
356045 | 13 November 1886 | VF1 | |
368663 | 26 May 1887 | VF1 | |
425662 | 10/2/1889 Warranty | VF1/New High Arm | Watertown |
506031 | 5/7/1891 | VF1 | Dayton |
514922 | 20 August 1891 | VF1 | |
530537 | 1892 | VF | Dayton |
549905 | 21 August 1892 sold 9/20/1893 | VF1 | sold 20 August 1893 |
564883 | 2 June 1893 | VF1 | |
609141 | 11 October 1894 | VF2 | |
671835 | 29 Dec 1900??13 Feb 1901?? Warranty | Underfeed or Manufacturing | Dayton (eBay) |
687896 | 2/8/1897 Warranty | VF2 | Craigslist |
693138 | 9/1896 8/1897 | VF2 | Quilting Board |
697797 | 11 August 1898 | ||
762942 | 6/7/1899 | VF2 | |
780429 | 19 October 1900 | ||
1014371 | 10/25/1902 Warranty | VF2 | |
1033080 | 29 December 1903 | VF2 | |
1048371 | 12 August 1904 | ||
1065173 | 10/18/1905 | VF2 | |
1086386 | 5/10/1907 | VF2 | |
1089317 | 9 August 1907 | No.25 | cost $65 |
1139638 D | 5 December 1908 | Minnesota | |
1231283 D | 20 October 1905 | Minnesota A | |
1258110 D | 27 April 1906 | Minnesota A | |
1299428 D | 7 September 1907 | Minnesota A | |
1506246 D | 9 December 1904 | Minnesota | |
1053443 | 1905 | Type 4 | Dayton |
2201824 D | 29 April 1907 | ||
2414588 | 27 July 1909 | VF2 | Sales Receipt |
2728909 | 25 October 1913 | NVF | |
2729701 | 9 December 1913 | NVF | |
2746591 | 5 November 1914 | NVF | Warranty |
2782702 | 4 August 1915 | NVF | |
2786326 | 18 November 1915 | NVF | |
3652732 D | 2 February 1912 | Minnesota A | |
3655873 D | 10 April 1912 | Minnesota A | |
3708448 | 11 September 1916 | NVF | |
3735183 | 3/18/1918 | NVF | |
3736719 | 27 March 1918 | NVF | |
3655902 | 17 May 1919 | NVF | |
3757234 | 23 May 1919 | NVF |