A steal for $42, but what was this used for?
03-26-2011, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Debd
Went to the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and found this beauty for $50. Then there was this 20% off discount because it was furniture. Needless to say I left a nice donation check as well.
My question is about this container I found in the top drawer of the cabinet. There is a place specifically for it, so I believe it is part of the original sewing package. The top is a double layer with a hole in the bottom layer that a ball bearing fits into. The machine is a 1945 Singer 15-90.
Anybody have a clue?
My question is about this container I found in the top drawer of the cabinet. There is a place specifically for it, so I believe it is part of the original sewing package. The top is a double layer with a hole in the bottom layer that a ball bearing fits into. The machine is a 1945 Singer 15-90.
Anybody have a clue?
03-26-2011, 06:07 AM
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Y'all are right-- It's an inkwell. I have read a vintage ad for this model cabinet (somewhere online!) and it was sold as a dual-purpose sewing cabinet and writing desk. There is also a paper tray installed on the right side, behind the door and above the two big drawers. This tray does not pull out like the drawers, but has a cutout where you can reach in and pull out a sheet of writing paper!
There are variations of this desk. I've seen it in at least three colors, and the one I own doesn't have the inkwell, but rather a six-pin rack for thread spools in the inkwell location. These cabinets came with only the 201 or the 15 installed in them. They are wired and have their own foot controller built into the cabinet.
This is the "Art Deco" cabinet...
There are variations of this desk. I've seen it in at least three colors, and the one I own doesn't have the inkwell, but rather a six-pin rack for thread spools in the inkwell location. These cabinets came with only the 201 or the 15 installed in them. They are wired and have their own foot controller built into the cabinet.
This is the "Art Deco" cabinet...
03-26-2011, 10:26 AM
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Thank you to everyone for helping me to figure this mystery out.
I tried the water test, but no ink showed, just a little dust! This version has three drawers and no paper tray.
The drawers are labeled 9-776, and 7-776. Interesting trying to get the drawers out, you have to release a spring by poking a small screwdriver in a hole in the back bottom of the drawer. It's been fun exploring it!
Now I have another project for this summer!
I tried the water test, but no ink showed, just a little dust! This version has three drawers and no paper tray.
The drawers are labeled 9-776, and 7-776. Interesting trying to get the drawers out, you have to release a spring by poking a small screwdriver in a hole in the back bottom of the drawer. It's been fun exploring it!
Now I have another project for this summer!
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