Originally Posted by Debd
Went to the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and found this beauty for $50. Then there was this 20% off discount because it was furniture. Needless to say I left a nice donation check as well.
My question is about this container I found in the top drawer of the cabinet. There is a place specifically for it, so I believe it is part of the original sewing package. The top is a double layer with a hole in the bottom layer that a ball bearing fits into. The machine is a 1945 Singer 15-90.
Anybody have a clue?
Dear, that is your ink well for 'marking your patterns'. I had one in my original industrial machine. It originally had a little cap that slid over the opening. You may also have a round 'dimple' in the wood for 'nibs' and a ling dimple for your fountain pen to sit in. Have fun with it.