I just noticed this thread, as I generally hang out at
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...thusiasts-f22/ You might want to post there as well. We like pictures
As Peckish gave links for posting pictures, I will just add that frequently the reason why they don't get uploaded is because they are too large and need to be reduced.
And adding to Dunster's comment "When someone tells you a sewing machine is rare, it's usually because they don't realize how well these things used to be made, or how many thousands were produced." Rare because they are comparing it to the machines made for planned obsolescence, or because they want to raise the price.
The date 1974 is correct for this machine per
http://www.searsarchives.com/history.../sewing_id.pdf
Did you get the attachments and cams that came with the machine? Do you have the manual? Did you get the one that mandyrose referred to? If a manual came with the machine and you want a pdf for it, the manual can be found at
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/96...more-1774.html It looks like if you have the right attachments your machine will chain stitch according to
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/96...page=32#manual
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.