Well, here is what I found so far. Made January 5, 1948 in ELizabth NJ. There is a picture ofoneon ebay Listing item # 120577917090 for 125.00 It is the right model 15 1948 Singer Sewing Machine model 15. Apparently that year 35000 were mfg. Have to go for now so will continue in the morning. Thank you. BTW. this picturel ooks just like it but the one I have in mounted in a desk.