Thank you. I have just learned that my old treadle was made in 1898.

Looks like the one my grandma used for yrs. How cool :D

What a special treasure :!:

You're welcome. :)
Weeeeee you got a super treasure :)

I have one very similar and the local Singer store carries the leather belt. You will have to cut it to size when you get one. I ove the old one so well that I have 3 that are all early 1900 :D

I just bought the belt today. The lady said to place it in water for about 15 min, and then put on the wheels. Will have to be cut some. Is it hard to do?

i got one at joannes , michels or hancock fabrics.

No, The hardest part for me was to put the little holes in to attach the metal hook. I borrowed an awl from my husband to do that. You will love how straight the sewing stitch is on your machine. I bought my years ago at a local flea market. Since then I have found other great old machine that I clean up and get running again.

the only part that scares me is getting the belt on. I couldn't believe how cheap it was,so if I screw it up, I won't feel too bad. :lol: :lol: :lol: I have another one, but it is in really bad shape, don't think it can be saved, but can't stand to throw it away either. :roll: :roll:

Just found the picture of your old Singer. Now I will have to check the serial number on my old Singer! I have not tried to run it, but it does have a belt. Will have to check it out! Thanks for the link to the serial number to find the age! How fun! :lol: