Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Did you answer your own question?
A Singer Lotus 66-1 was the first of the Singer 66. The decals are just there for decoration and a way to sell machines. The Lotus was the first decals used from 1900-1910, and then Singer switched to the Redeye decal. My two Lotus 66-1 are back mount machines which means the the side mount attachments can't be used with them. I have used my oldest, 1907, to make a complete baby quilt, from piecing to straight-stitch quilting. The machine makes a pretty stitch!
More info on the Singer 66s.
http://www.sewnuts.com/66/class66.htm
Don't forget Monica, there was also a rare 66-1 with the Sphinx/Egyptian decal made from 1902 until 1906.
Also, my BF has a beautiful Lotus from 1923, so the Lotus goes beyond 1910!
Yes, Sharon I am glad you mentioned the many 66's that started as back clamping and were changed out to become a side clamping 66. I think Kathie has one of those confusing machines!
Monica look at this! Is this machine actually a Two Spools?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2431474651.html
Nancy