Has anyone heard of this brand. It has a patent starting in 1902 until 1913.

You neglected to name the brand.

Was the brand "Free" or was the treadle "free" to you??? :)

I have seen pictures on line. Looks just like the Singers, just has 'Free' on the decale.

havnt seen that one before, would love to see a pic

Yes I see the Brand "Free" every once in a while pop up on ebay...

The ones I've seen all say "The Free" in very fancy letters and some have a number after it like, "The Free No. 5" or something.

But, yes, they made a really good sewing machine and there are tons still in service, today. I believe they were bought by White or White Westinghouse. I see them once oro twice a month on craigslist here and you can usually buy parts for them on eBay.

Yes, the brand is Free and it does look just like a Singer. I saw it at an antique store. She was asking 100 for it. The cabinet was in good condition. The word Free was even on the foot pedal.

I was looking on Craig's list today and saw a 'Free Westinghouse' listed. It is not a treadle but I have seen Free treadles.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/2452309862.html

This one is in really good condition and the cabinet. It has not been converted to electricity which I think is a good thing. I'm thinking the $100 asking price may be a good deal.