My "find"...Minnesota Rotary machine...any info appreciated!
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My "find"...Minnesota Rotary machine...any info appreciated!
Hi all,
Well, I happened to be looking for another vintage machine to go with the Singer treadle I inherited from my Great-Grandma...I was on Craig's List (my 1st time to look there) and I happened upon this machine...Lady was asking $15.00...I thought maybe she had forgotten a 0...lol...Hubby and I went to check it out...lady showed it all to me, including that it sews beautifully, she sewed on cotton, denim, and leather! It does need a good cleaning and the cords are worn and will need safety updates...anyways, prior to this I had never heard of a Minnesota machine, and when I looked them up couldn't find any info on this particular one...anyone have any info? Here are some pics I took...and by the way I gave her a 20.00 dollar bill for it, she went to give me change, and I told her to keep it as I still couldn't believe that is all she was asking...even if it isn't worth that, I love the look of it, and that it works, folds in the case perfectly, has 3 original bobbins, etc..thanks all for looking and any help you may have!
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Regards,
Kif
PS I did comment to dh that I hope she didn't sell it for such a small amount due to it being haunted or something.....Haha
Well, I happened to be looking for another vintage machine to go with the Singer treadle I inherited from my Great-Grandma...I was on Craig's List (my 1st time to look there) and I happened upon this machine...Lady was asking $15.00...I thought maybe she had forgotten a 0...lol...Hubby and I went to check it out...lady showed it all to me, including that it sews beautifully, she sewed on cotton, denim, and leather! It does need a good cleaning and the cords are worn and will need safety updates...anyways, prior to this I had never heard of a Minnesota machine, and when I looked them up couldn't find any info on this particular one...anyone have any info? Here are some pics I took...and by the way I gave her a 20.00 dollar bill for it, she went to give me change, and I told her to keep it as I still couldn't believe that is all she was asking...even if it isn't worth that, I love the look of it, and that it works, folds in the case perfectly, has 3 original bobbins, etc..thanks all for looking and any help you may have!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]405952[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]405953[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]405954[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]405955[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]405956[/ATTACH]
Regards,
Kif
PS I did comment to dh that I hope she didn't sell it for such a small amount due to it being haunted or something.....Haha
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sweet looking machine.
her is a source for some history
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
I would not worry about bad spirits, you acquired it in a very honorable fashion and hold it in high regard.
her is a source for some history
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
I would not worry about bad spirits, you acquired it in a very honorable fashion and hold it in high regard.
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Thanks for the help...I had found the link that SteveH posted...and it had some great info..tho nothing about a Rotary machine or any that look like mine..had Minnesota A, B, C, etc..I tried looking up the numbers I found on the back of it, got nothing there, either...I really am not worried about spirits..but had to say the thought did cross my mind, and I knew my hubby would get a chuckle from it...I also jokingly mentioned that I would then need to get in touch with the guy off the "Haunted Collector" show...
Thanks again, and any other info, etc...bring it on please!!
K
Thanks again, and any other info, etc...bring it on please!!
K
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If you scroll down to the bottom of the site that Steve gave you you will see a Franklin FR made by White. I have one and this is the same machine as yours. You can download a free manual at www.ismacs.net/white/manuals/white-rotary.pdf Your Minnesota is a badged White sold by Sears. Sears added the name Minnesota. Mr Sears is originally from Minnesota so name of the machines. The manual will be a white manual but will be same machine.
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Thanks, Glenn! I went back to that website and using your info regarding my machine being made by White Co, I found the Rotary machine and I downloaded the manual...Do you know if there is a way to find out the year of manufacture? I know the numbers C19436 are on back of the motor along with the motor patent date..I tried inputting that series of letter/numbers, no luck..I also tried looking up the serial # that is on the badge on the back of the machine, but didn't find anything with it either...I think I read that these machines weren't made after World War ll, but not sure if that is correct or not...thanks again for all the help!
Kif
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