I agree with Candace...probably 1970s machine. It may still have mostly metal gears, which would be a bonus! I think the large dial (top one) on the column is the stitch length, and the bottom lever thing is the zigzag width. If you go on the Brother web site you might find a manual for it. It might do all kinds of neat things....that little button on the bed near the column might do something worth finding out about.