I have a White treadle that belonged to my great grandmother. Although it works, I don't sew on it. It's a lovely piece of furniture though! My mother has a singer that she purchased new in 1954 when I was 3 years old. She has told me that when she is "through with it" it is coming to me. I'm looking forward to having it. I can piece on it while my Pfaff is embroidering.