Toy Sewing Machine
Date1920
Mediummetal
Dimensions6 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 8 in. (16.5 × 18.4 × 20.3 cm)
ClassificationsRecreational Objects
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase
Object numberPC1987.8.5
DescriptionThis miniature cast-iron sewing machine is painted black with decorative gold and orange scrollwork across the body and base. A portrait of a curly-haired child in soft peach tones decorates one side, suggesting who it intended to use the toy. A red decal near the base features branding details, and the front face is inscribed with “LINDSTROM / MADE IN U.S.A. / PATENTED / 1,809,192.” The piece has a hand-crank wheel mechanism and visible wear along the edges, consistent with frequent handling. Manufactured by Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut, this toy sewing machine is representative of the early 20th-century trend of producing miniature versions of adult appliances. These toys served both as playthings and as educational tools, preparing girls for domestic roles and sewing proficiency.On View
Not on viewTerms
1945
ca. 1895
ca. 1960