Loretta, it almost didnt stay in the family. When i had to move my grandma into a nursing home, i had to clean out her apartment. And i said grandma, what about your Mom's old sewing machine. What would you like me to do with that? And she said, oh that old thing, nobody will want that, just throw it out! lol And i'm like uhmm, well i would love to have it if that would be ok with you. And she says you would? I said of course, and she just smiled and smiled. So i've had it all this time, and treasured it, but just never really looked inside it until today!!! lol lol :) I've always kept it closed, and used it as an end table, but now i'm thinking i might like to leave it open :)