A steal for $42, but what was this used for?
#92
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we used the ink wells in 1945..I was in the 5th grade and they were quite messy for a left hand person..if you want to see the picture and description of the desk/sewing machine look at what someone else posted..
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ny/42_cab.html very good picture and verified that it is an ink well..
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ny/42_cab.html very good picture and verified that it is an ink well..
#94
Originally Posted by cheryl rearick
People didn't use ink wells in 1945 did they? I thought re: pens were out. hmmm :)
Along about 1954 the fountain pens with cartridges came along, and ohhh, what a treat they were to use. The refill cartridges were a bit expensive so most of us refilled them with an eye-dropper from the old-fashioned ink bottle. ----and that's my story, Morning Glory!
#95
Alas the stool was not with it, but I will go back and see if they put it with some other furniture! Who knows, they obviously didn't know what they had!
Originally Posted by kathyquilter34
Did you get the stool that goes with it..I have it also..
#96
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Alas the stool was not with it, but I will go back and see if they put it with some other furniture! Who knows, they obviously didn't know what they had!
It will have solid wooden sides and a leather like dark brown seat..the seat comes off and has a storage area under it about 5" deep..
It will have solid wooden sides and a leather like dark brown seat..the seat comes off and has a storage area under it about 5" deep..
#97
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Location: Northeastern Washington
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That ink well jar and top/lid are valuable, I would assume that came with the cabinet originally. There is also a mahogany square shaped stoop with a padded top. You take the seat part off and there is storage room for thread, bobbins, etc. There is a fabric covered tray with different sizes of 'boxes' to put items in.
Do you have a foot pedal or is that a knee type in the picture?
Do you have a foot pedal or is that a knee type in the picture?
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