Last post I showed you my mom's sewing machine. This post I'll show you her mom's sewing machine.
My grandmother who we called Nonnie. My grandsons call me Nonnie too in honor of her. It's a Singer Treadle sewing machine.
It was manufactured in 1901 so it's a true antique. My grandmother was born in 1901 so obviously she did not buy it new! She probably bought it when she came here from Italy and got married. I don't know what year that was.
It's in decent shape for its age. The cabinet could use refinishing.
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The rawhide cord that connects the treadle to the wheel is broken beyond repair so it hasn't worked in many, many years. Probably since my grandmother stopped using it because I can't recall my mom ever using it!
All of the drawers still have a lot of her sewing materials in them.
A lot of threads which I'm sure are no good anymore.
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An old cosmetic case, a Tropicana Hotel patch, an old electric bill from 1963, and what remains of the rawhide cord.
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What a pretty design on the machine! And some fun keepsakes in the drawer.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a beautiful sewing machine! I love all of the other things in the drawers as well! True relics! I hope you can get it up and running again!
ReplyDeleteWow! And what treasures are inside! I would keep even the ones that are not valuable. My Mom had one like this, with the treadle. But the machine itself did not have all of this decoration.
ReplyDeleteThat is a treasure, and made even better by the things she left in it.
ReplyDeleteThose old machines are so much prettier than the new ones.
Even if it doesn't work it's still a lovely antique
ReplyDeleteOh what a treasure that is and all the little stuff in the drawers as well. It’s in good condition and I’m sure it just needs a little TLC to get it up and running. My mom had a singer like that in her bedroom. She sewed on it for years - from our baby clothes to prom dresses!
ReplyDeleteThat brought back memories. My grandmother had a similar sewing machine—hers wasn't as ornate as yours, though. My great-aunt smoked Salem cigarettes.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome treasure. I don't know what brand it was but this reminds me of the one that my grandmother had.
ReplyDeleteAside from the machine itself, even the drawers hold special treasures.
Sure is nice to have your grandmothers sewing machine. I have just the stand part that my step-dad refinished and I now have it as a side table.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure, Jeanette. It's like a little mystery box with each drawer. Thank you for showing us. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my both of the sewing machines are so vintage/antique wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there is someone around that can refurbish the machine and replace the electric cord. This is a lovely time capsule; I love that you left all the contents in the drawers. I believe I remember Bonanza restaurants. My mom used to smoke Salem cigarettes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful treasure that is. It is gorgeous and I love that you've kept everything she had in the drawers in there. They don't make things like they used to.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool piece of history! I love finding antiques like this at places. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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