My new machine- anyone know it?
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Can anyone recognize this machine? According to the owner who didn't give me a serial, it was made in 1898. I thought all the machines back then were coffin tops though. I still got it for $30 and get to bring it home tomorrow.
Cheryl
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my $30 treadle
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I still can't believe $30!
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I don't know the year, or anything about it, other that it looks just like the one my grandmother had and the one I learned to sew on. Wish I had her machine. I'm really not that old (59). Ugh, guess that depends on what you think is old. Congratulations on your purchase. Looks like you got a great deal.
#8
The more I look at it, the more I'm not sure about it being a model 15. All of the model 15s that I have seen have the tension midway down from the top. From your picture, this one looks like the tension dial is at the top.
A good place to ask is at the Yahoo group... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagesingers/
They have a lot of pictures of older Singers in their photo albums.
I love your find. It is really interesting.
A good place to ask is at the Yahoo group... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagesingers/
They have a lot of pictures of older Singers in their photo albums.
I love your find. It is really interesting.
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This site has a step by step check list to identify your machine:
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...machines.htm#3
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...machines.htm#3
#10
I just bought one at Good Will last month. It looks a lot like the one you show here. I checked the serial # of mine on the internet and it showed up as 1881. Mine is also a Singer. The belt needs to be replaced and the cover plate is also missing. I plan to refinish the cabinet. It is in good shape but has a few blemishes. Enjoy your new machine.
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