Creation Date

1872 – 1900

Description

“Sewing machine - a Davis make. Frame made of black walnut with drop leaf table at side; three drawers on either side with nickel plated ring pulls set into circular pieces with the word ”Davis" on each (pretty!) and a small stripe inlay in square design; a cover with some strip and carved shape with square hand-carved medallions at each corner. Front of machine has a swing-out drawer for holding bobbins." There are 5 holes and 5 bobbins therein. "A treadle machine, with sinding apparatus at the side, tension device in the center, and pressure foot that rises with each stitch. The stand is of cast iron, painted black, the word Davis on either side. The wheel is enclosed with an open grill. The foot part has the words "Vertical Feed" as part of open structure. This machine has been cared for, and treasured. A great household treasure for the woman of the house. This machine was in the Mons Stolaas family for years."