Minnesota Treadle - my great-grandmother's machine
My cousin in Van Buren, AR has my great-grandmother's treadle sewing machine. It is a Minnesota. The machine would have to be completely restored, including repainting. My uncle (who shall remain nameless) left it in a shed and the roof leaked on it. Add to that the fact that my great-grandmother was in her 90's when she died (1961). Somewhere, I have the serial number off the machine, but we've just returned from vacation, so I don't know where my notes are. I do know that the shuttle is missing, and that may make it impossible to restore. My knowledge on this is slim to none! I did promise my cousin I would help her all I could. The needle bar, though stiff, still turns, the balance wheel turns (it's also pretty stiff), but nothing that a little oiling/Tri-flow wouldn't remedy. However, the presser bar is frozen. I will probably be calling upon the board for help with this one!
Jeanette Frantz