Object Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2018.0009.0019 |
Object Name |
Tucker |
Description |
Tucker, Lower Shank Attachment for Singer Model 201 Sewing Machine. The C-shaped metal attachment that secures the foot to the machine is on the back of the foot. Connected to the attachment head is a vertical metal, triangular piece that is open to allow adjustment of the three horizontal metal measurement pieces. The top horizontal piece is flat with a round screw that has a small oval shape track that it can be slid on to adjust. The second horizontal piece is held in place with two small screws and has numbered measurements from 1 to 8 with half measurements indicated in-between each number with a vertical line. The third horizontal piece is the same as the second but is larger with the same measurements (1-8). The three horizontal pieces are attached to the foot with a vertical piece of metal that has another round screw adjustment piece. |
Artist |
Siman Co |
Date |
1934 |
Provenance |
Donated by: Eugene and Leah Barry's Children-Bettie, Lana, Pauline, Eugene Jr. Roger, Elese, and Steven. Donation date: 12/9/2017 Eugene and Leah Barry were married in November, 1940. Mr. Barry was called to serve in World War II in 1941. He purchased this Singer Sewing Machine for his wife Leah and she sewed dresses after their three young daughters were born. During WWII, flour was purchased in printed cloth sacks. Those sacks were often used to construct clothing. Leah made pinafore dresses for her daughters to attend church. After WWII, Mr. Barry established a very successful business in Colorado Springs, Barry Motor Sales. Tragically he was killed in an auto accident in Kumus, Texas in 1952. Leah remarried and relocated to Arizona. She passed away in 2012. |
Credit line |
Donated by the Children of Leah Barry |