1928 — Damascus Grand electric sewing machine operating instructions and parts sheet

1928 — Damascus Grand electric sewing machine operating instructions and parts sheet

Year: 1928

Two-page printed instruction and parts sheet for the Damascus Grand electric sewing machine with built-in motor. The sheet is printed in black on light paper and illustrated with halftone photographs and labeled diagrams. Visible fold lines, creases, light staining, edge wear, and age toning indicate that the item was issued and stored as a folded insert or reference sheet. A printer’s or production code at the lower left reads “Z411 2m 11-28 H,” supporting a November 1928 date. The first page contains operating instructions headed “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAMASCUS GRAND ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE (BUILT-IN-MOTOR),” with Figure 1 showing the motor assembly mounted beneath the sewing-machine head and Figure 2 showing the electrical cord and plug. The text states that the motor voltage is shown on the etched plate attached to the motor and that the universal motor will operate on either 105–120 volts A.C. or D.C. Instructions explain how to attach the lamp-socket cord to the junction block under the motor, attach the cord from the foot control, turn on the electric switch, and start the machine by pressure on the foot pedal. A caution warns that cloth should be placed between the pre