This Singer Treadle sewing machine is a model no. 27 and is known as the "Sphinx" with its interesting Egyptian motif. It was manufactured the week of December 20, 1911 where 32,000 were produced. This particular one is in an oak cabinet with seven drawers. The 6 side drawers are very ornate typical of the craftsmanship of its day.
HISTORY
The Westbank Museum was established in 1978 to provide a repository for artifacts of the early days of the Westbank area, to generate community programs of historic and cultural worth and to Westbank museum preserve Westbank heritage. The museum has grown since inception and now houses over 6500 artifacts in its collection. It also has an impressive collection of archival documents and photographs
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Westbank Museum