C: Straw hats

The Straw Hat Chain Stitch Sewing Machine was produced to help raise funds for the founding brothers' dream of developing a domestically manufactured household sewing machine in Japan. The sewing machine released in 1928, known as the "Sho-san-shiki" (Showa 3 Model) after its year of release, was the very first machine under the "BROTHER" brand–a name chosen to represent the brothers' cooperation.
In 2007, this machine was recognized as a "Mechanical Engineering Heritage" by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.

B: 27 units

On the Wall of Sewing Machines in the Sewing Machine Zone of the Brother Museum, a total of 45 sewing machines—including overseas antique machines—are on display. Of these, 27 are Brother-made sewing machines.

B: Confectionery making

At the request of an American sales company, the founding brothers worked on developing a typewriter. They drew inspiration from "Okoshimono," a traditional sweet from Aichi Prefecture made for the Doll Festival using rice flour kneaded with water. This led to the development of a clear, well-defined typeface. In 1961, Brother launched its typewriter, which was highly regarded for its affordability and competitive performance. This helped lay the foundation for "Brother, the Office Machine Company."

C: $399

In 1987, Brother developed fax machines for personal and small offices (the SOHO market). The "FAX-600" was launched at the affordable price of $399—about half the price of conventional models—and became a huge hit in the U.S. This success prompted Brother to introduce a series of products for the SOHO market, including multifunction machines, and helped establish the global image of "Brother, the Multifunction Machine Company."

B: Aluminum cans

Domino Printing Sciences, a member of the Brother Group, manufactures coding and marking equipment capable of printing expiration dates and production numbers on items such as aluminum cans and PET bottles. The ink used is resistant to heat, water, and alcohol, so the printed information remains intact even after high-temperature sterilization or alcohol disinfection. By ensuring food safety, Brother provides peace of mind to its customers.