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    Old 12-07-2020, 05:14 PM
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    I recently picked this machine up from a widower who didn’t know much about the machine, just that it had belonged to his wife for a long time. I’m just wondering how old it is, and any other information anyone might feel like sharing!

    it’s a Minnesota A treadle machine, serial number D1207299, in a lovely desk-style cabinet with three drawers on each side, and a shallow drawer in the middle just deep enough for the bobbins. The top is not box style, it folds out flat and the machine lifts up from the center.

    I’d upload pictures but I’m not sure how on this forum. Any help would be appreciated!
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    Old 12-07-2020, 07:34 PM
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    Welcome. Here are a couple of threads about Minnesota A machines.
    Vintage Minnesota Treadle

    Need help identifying Sears Minnesota treadle sewing machine

    The first link was started four years ago and has some good info in it. The posts by jlhmnj have very good info. He is quite knowledgeable about these machine as indicated by his posts.
    My post at #27 of the last one will tell how to post pictures, as well as some additional info regarding Minnesota A's.

    Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.



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    Old 12-08-2020, 06:58 AM
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    Welcome aboard jcmcoom. If you follow Janey's links I added a bit there too.
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    Old 12-09-2020, 10:26 AM
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    This was made around 1904 - 1905.

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