Love the cat! and the machine too! LOL Wondered if you knew about this website where you can check to see when and where your machine was made so thought I would share the link.
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html
SINGER® SEWING CO. | Support: Serial Numbers
I have an oldie too...unfortunately it isn't in running condition...yet... I plan to refurbish it someday....mine was made in Elizabeth NJ in 1924...