Great Grandfather's Singer

Old 10-15-2013, 11:58 AM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
amcatanzaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,079
Default Great Grandfather's Singer

I have a question about my great-grandfather's machine. This was his treadle, he was a professional tailor. It's currently in my grandmother's house, soon to come live with me (as soon as I arrange help). It's badged 31-15, what does the 31 part mean? From the serial number it's a 15 (G4881152). Hopefully a good cleaning and a new belt and I'm in business.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]441453[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]441454[/ATTACH]
Attached Thumbnails singer-31-15-1-.jpg   singer-31-15-2-.jpg  
amcatanzaro is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 12:07 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Mom3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: suburb of Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 651
Default

It is a model 31, one of 5,000 allotted in September 1916.
Mom3 is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 12:18 PM
  #3  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
amcatanzaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,079
Default

Originally Posted by Mom3 View Post
It is a model 31, one of 5,000 allotted in September 1916.
Ah, now I see it. I was up in the 6 digit range instead of the 7's. I knew I had seen it before but I was having a brain fart. Thank you.
amcatanzaro is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 01:00 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millville, NJ
Posts: 1,835
Default

Not many 31-15's or industrial treadles have survived intact in original condition. Most have been converted to clutch motors during their lifetimes to modernize. Pretty uncommon and much desired (well, at least by myself).

Enjoy,
Jon
jlhmnj is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 01:35 PM
  #5  
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Lorenzo, CA
Posts: 5,361
Default

Originally Posted by jlhmnj View Post
Not many 31-15's or industrial treadles have survived intact in original condition. Most have been converted to clutch motors during their lifetimes to modernize. Pretty uncommon and much desired (well, at least by myself). Enjoy,Jon
Agreed! that should be a family treasure for sure!
SteveH is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 01:35 PM
  #6  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,507
Default

very nice! You will love that.
miriam is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 03:05 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,091
Default

That machine would work great on quilts. Look at the room under the arch.

Joe
J Miller is offline  
Old 10-15-2013, 04:16 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
manicmike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 1,850
Default

http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...mpany/p31.html

Well done. It's a wonderful and very useful heirloom.
manicmike is offline  
Old 10-16-2013, 06:22 AM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Grace MooreLinker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,904
Default

What a beauty ,have never seen one like it.
Grace MooreLinker is offline  
Old 10-16-2013, 06:26 AM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: chicago, IL
Posts: 9,589
Default

Lovely machine...and it's an industrial , too...what a treasure.
Tink's Mom is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Quilterdale
Pictures
21
06-16-2015 08:57 AM
SusanSusan33
Pictures
21
11-23-2014 04:22 AM
BArnold
Pictures
23
01-06-2013 02:53 PM
Kara
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
59
02-20-2011 05:41 PM
henryparrish76
Pictures
40
08-15-2008 05:05 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter