I have had a Standard treadle sewing machine for over 20 years. I was told by a sewing machine shop that Singer bought out Standard when they started so it actually predates Singer!! The machine worked the last time I used it about 10 years ago and it is in good shape except for a small piece of deterioration in the wooden top. I'm working on setting up a studio in my finished, waterproof basement and intend to set up my machine down there.