Picked up a Universal Sewing Machine, Made in Japan has A61813 on it.
Also got a Free Sewing machine Co, Chicago with what looks like 8920 8or2 on the backside on a plate. Really hard to read and hoping with a little cleaning, I will be able to read it better. On the front plate it says
July 30-07
Feb 11-02 / Sept 15-08
Feb 11-02 /Dec 21-09
Oct 17-05 / Jan 4-10
July 30-07
Other Patents Pending Notice to Jobbers and Dealers. This machine is sold subject to conditions & restrictions as to price as which & persons by whom it may be resold as certain able by the manufactories upon application.
Picked up another Kenmore M#117.580 S#18880
I love my trips to Illinois!! I will post pictures once I get home early next week as it took me over an hour to pack he car.
Lauren