My Mil has an old singer. Model # AK590264 can anyone give me some info. about this machine?

http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_2letter.html

Singer lets you look up by serial number. Looks to me like it's a model 221, manufactured probably late 1951 (the serial numbers were issued October 31 of that year). City of manufacture Elizabeth, NJ.

Thank you ! This is good info. The case needs new hinges, where can they be purchased?

You could ask Billy- lostn51. If he doesn't have them he could probably tell you where to find them. I'm thinking maybe a hardware store??
Great find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE my Featherweight!!!

There is also a great featherweight parts site that I came across, good prices, and service is fabulous. They have everything there

http://www.221parts.com/

or

http://singerfeatherweightsewingmach...m/default.aspx

Ebay is also great for parts