Description:
This is an early 20th-century White Rotary treadle sewing machine housed in an oak wood cabinet with four side drawers and a drop-down center section for storage. The sewing machine features ornate gold detailing on a black cast iron body, which sits on an intricately designed cast iron treadle base.
Era:
Circa 1915-1920
Style:
Early 20th Century Industrial/Victorian
Technique:
Handcrafted wood joinery for the cabinet, cast iron fabrication for the treadle base, and precision-machined metal components for the sewing mechanism.
Tools Used:
Woodworking tools (chisels, saws, hand planes), metal casting equipment, precision machining tools.
History:
White Sewing Machine Company was a significant competitor to Singer in the early 1900s, producing high-quality sewing machines widely used in American homes. The treadle system was commonly used before electric models became mainstream.
Manufacturer / Maker:
White Sewing Machine Company, U.S.A.
Measurements:
Approx. 34” W x 18” D x 32” H (cabinet dimensions)
Suggested Weight:
80-100 lbs
Item Number : P12326
Category : Misc Tools
Brand : White Sewing Machine Company, U.S.A.
