Poor William...he just doesn't get this thing I have about sewing machines! He just bought me my Janome in October...and can't understand "why on God's green earth" I would want an old treadle machine! (He also doesn't understand why I want the other 5 machines that live with me)

But today? This man who simply doesn't understand why bought me the treadle machine that I've been wanting! :D

It's a Singer...serial number 3164162...which from what I understand from this website http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....ore/page7.html means it was made in 1879! (Thanks dvseals for the correction!! :) )

It's in great shape...sews like it's brand new...the cabinet is even in very good shape! I was so excited that I nearly had to have Depends! :lol:

~happy lil sigh~

That is just stunning! What a fabulous fantastic amazing and wonderful William you have there!

HOW EXCITING!!! Gotta love a good man who knows that "Happy Wife = Happy Life" saying!!

HOW EXCITING!!! Gotta love a good man who knows that "Happy Wife = Happy Life" saying!!

WOW..
He is a keeper......
Great looking machine...
bopeep

She's pretty!
For someone that doesn't understand, he sure "understands" :)

oh wow! what a beauty!

Beautiful :)
I think he might indeed love you ;)

According to Singer's website it was born in 1879.
here's the link
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_noletter.html

Thanks dvseals! I guess it would help if I looked at the right column on the site I posted! The date is AFTER the number, not before...and it matches with what you posted! :blush:

I'm thinking I want to piece my DJ on this machine!

WOW! What a beauty you have there! And a great man also! Lucky woman you are. This is really a gorgeous machine. And in such wonderful shape for her age! Thank You for sharing. Enjoy!