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Vintage Minnesota Model C treadle sewing machine - $95 (Willow Street)
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History & Identification
Manufacturer: This specific model was manufactured for Sears by the Davis Sewing Machine Company of Dayton, Ohio. You can tell it's a Davis-made machine by the distinctive three-spoke handwheel and the "underfeed" mechanism.
Production Era: The Minnesota Model C was introduced around 1904 and sold through the mid-1910s. It was considered a mid-range, reliable model compared to the top-of-the-line "Model A."
Design: It features a vibrating shuttle and a "high-arm" design, which allowed more space for fabric. The gold filigree decals on this machine are the classic Victorian-style ornamentation typical of that era.
This sewing machine belonged to my grandmother, who used it well into the 1960s. It is still in working condition with a needle and bobbin mounted and 4-5 more needles in the drawer. All metal parts are original to my knowledge and in good condition. The woodwork is in fair condition and would need to be refinished.