no luck looking for a number in ismacs
 

It is a 15-91 (I think). The number is JC244679 but I didn't see this on ismacs.
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First of all, you have IDed it wrong. The 15-91 has a potted motor, not a belt drive one. It would be a 15- ( smaller number).

Second, the centennial badge dates it to around 1951. Singer played fast and loose with those badges so it may be a few years off.

Thank you for the clear photos.

lol, that's why I said "I think" I was just looking around on craigslist for any machines that would be close to me and saw this one. I knew one had the potted motor and the other had the belt motor. I am looking (but not too hard) for a 15-91. I think most of the fun is the search and then being able to bring it home. We have had several thunderstorms passing over so I'm staying inside for now. :D

The only date for JC numbers, that I have with me, is that it begins in 1948. Although at http://sew2go.com/singerdate.htm it lists just 1948-1949

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

This one is most likely a 15-90, which is the same as the 91 but with a seperate motor. I have one like this and actually like it better for FMQ than the 91.

I don't know anything about it. Just wanted to say it sure is pretty.

I sent the Singer company an email with the serial number of a treadle I bought off Craigslist. They sent me back a Certificate of Date etc. singer.com is where I wrote.

Question
 

Cathy, why would one be better than the other for FMQ?

bkay