Congrats on your new-old 201-2.
I just bought the same model, but a 1946 version, & paid a lot more than your wife did - lucky you!
I learned to sew on a 201 & recently replaced Mom's newer Singer for an oldie but goodie into her old art deco cabinet I now have. The machine is a dream to sew with - I do like it lots!
My Avatar is another oldie I have - treadle Singer 66, "Red Eye".