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Sewing machine oil

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

ca. 1950

GUSN

GUSN-244642

Description

Can of Singer sewing machine oil, 1 1/2 oz. capacity, with applicator tip and metal cap. Green enamel ground paint, red lettering and logo; steel can.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sewing tools and equipment
steel (alloy)
paint (coating)
Can, Oil

Inscription

"Contents 1 1/2 Fl. Ox., Made in U.S.A. / SINGER /SEWING MACHINE OIL / SINGER SEWING MACHINES / SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY" (printed)
"[illeg.] / PREPARED LUBRICANT / [illeg.] HOUSEHOLD SEWING MACHINES / 120862". (printed)

Additional Identification Number

66.1
2010.17
771

Maker

The Singer Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 2 1/4 (HxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2010.17.1.10

Places

United States

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