Dressmaker." Dressmaker was a brand of Japanese-made sewing machines imported into North America, particularly from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Dressmaker" was the primary brand, these machines were manufactured by various Japanese companies (such as Brother, Janome, or Toyota) for different distributors. ​Model: The front of the machine clearly identifies it as "Model 888 Automatic Zig Zag." This indicates it is capable of creating zigzag stitches automatically, a feature that became popular in home sewing machines in the mid-20th century. ​Type: It is an electric, domestic sewing machine. It appears to be a "portable" machine that has been permanently mounted into a sewing cabinet or desk. ​Era: Based on its pale green color, styling, and the "automatic zigzag" feature, this machine likely dates from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. This was the height of the "vintage Japanese" era of sewing machines. ​Condition: The machine shows signs of age and cosmetic wear, including dust, some rust on metal parts, and wear on the wooden cabinet finish. The electrical cords appear old and brittle, which is a common issue with machines of this age.

Condition

Used (normal wear)