Originally Posted by quilt addict
Okay fell off the wagon this weekend. Garage sale ad on CL said they had 3 treadles. Well they did, a WW9, White Rotary and Minnesota C. Well I got the Minnesota C since I don't have one of those. The white cabinet was very nice. The WW9 cabinet was fair but not much decals left on the machine.
Minnesota C serial #D1503643. Some of the decals are silvered but should clean up decent. The cabinet has some issues. Irons, missing one wheel, pedal has been repaired and pitman has a split but good tape job holding it firmly. Think I will have to get into the fly wheel bearing has it is really rough in about 10 degrees of rotation.
Quilt Addict, I can understand why you fell off the wagon for this little jewel. Minnesota was a brand sold by Sears, but I am not sure who made the Minnesota C? The Minnesota A, H, E, and M were made by White. Not sure who made the 'C.'
Your little machine has to be pre 1900 with a wood pitman - you said it was taped up - so it must be wood. The machine head looks great, it should really shine up too. Congratulations!
Nancy