Pfaff 130 Sewing machine used by Nellie Stone Johnson

Titles: Pfaff 130 Sewing machine used by Nellie Stone Johnson (Supplied title)

Description: Electric-powered Pfaff-brand Model 130 electric/treadle sewing machine used by Nellie Stone Johnson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, at her alterations business. It features a flat wooden table, an electric motor, transmission and clutch, and a foot pedal. Johnson was a prominent civil rights activist and union organizer, as well as the first African American elected official in Minneapolis. She opened and operated her own sewing and alterations shop in 1963.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1951 - Not earlier than 1963 Based on creation, the machine was apparently made in 1951-1952. Based on Usage however, it was used by Nellie Stone Johnson starting in 1963. (Creation)

Creation

• made by: Pfaff (Firm)
• owned/used by: Johnson, Nellie Stone

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2017.98.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 56 inches height (overall, including lamp)
• 30 inches height (table)
• 42 inches width (table)
• 19 7/8 inches depth (table)

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