Junior Miss - Black

1940-1950's

This is a cute little "Junior Miss" Artcraft Deluxe, Toy Sewing Machine,

Manufactured in West Haven, Connecticut.

My research shows these were produced in the 1940-1950's, with one source saying even the 1930's, but I have no way to date it specifically. Perhaps the location of the drive wheel would help, as I've seen them both low - like this one, & up higher, like modern machines, but have no idea which is older. (Let me know if you do know, as I have another one I'm working on).

SOLD on Ebay in 2019 (Twice - because the first buyer stiffed me)

This one has Gold decals (they only appear silver in the pics), along with some hand painted, colored flower sprays.

I tried using full color decals, but they simply disappear on the black, for some reason, so anything colorful, I have to do by hand.

It's very time consuming, & I'm never sure I like it, but some people do. They sell, so when I need to, I will decorate by hand, if the decals won't show.