New Home Treadle
I have acquired (from an aunt who died) a lovely New Home Treadle sewing machine. Stamped into the bottom of the head casting it says, "New Home, SMCo, Orange Mass USA". On the bobbin (shuttle type is the long narrow type-not the new round bobbin) slide plate is stamped into the metal, "B-1704". As well, under the bobbin slide plate "1704" is stamped into the metal casting. When I match photos I've found on the internet with my machine I do believe it is a "B" model series. However, when I phoned Janome to find out this machine's birthdate they tell me that all of the serial number are six digits. Believe me I have gone over this machine with a fine tooth comb (and a magnifying glass) and nowhere is there another numbers (of any length) other than the 1704. Can anyone out there please help me to date this machine? Any help/suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Many thanks.