

Sewing Machines & AttachmentsĬreation: 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.

Used in: McLeod County, Minnesota, United States Made by (possibly): Domestic Sewing Machine Company The machine has an enameled black head with gilt scroll ornaments including 'Minnesota A' on the arm. This sewing machine is mounted on a solid oak, automatic drop desk cabinet. Minnesota Model A machines were manufactured between 1900-1930 by a variety of manufacturers including Davis, Domestic and White.

Minnesota Model A treadle sewing machine marketed by Sears Roebuck. Please check back when MNHS library services resume. Images and digital reproductions are temporarily unavailable for purchase. By 1954, both Free/New Home and National had gone out of business, leaving Singer and White the sole American home sewing machine manufacturers. Sears' sewing machine line of the early 1950s consisted of various incarnations of the White Model FR and the old Singer Model 27 copy.It has copied rather dark because the paper it was printed on is tan and natural. It has basic operating information, cleaning and oiling and some troubleshooting information. DOWNLOAD / PDF USER INSTRUCTION Authorized reproduction of the users / instruction manual for a Minnesota, Sears model A, vibrating shuttle, treadle sewing machine with many of its basic attachments.If you’ve nabbed one of thesebeautiful bargains at a local market, it’s worth identifying the age and modelof your machine. Some of the older models are highly soughtafter by collectors and sewing enthusiasts. These beautiful machines have evolved over the years butare still standing the test of time. Singer sewing machines have a long and rich history, datingas far back as 1851.
