Great Grandfather's Singer
 

I have a question about my great-grandfather's machine. This was his treadle, he was a professional tailor. It's currently in my grandmother's house, soon to come live with me (as soon as I arrange help). It's badged 31-15, what does the 31 part mean? From the serial number it's a 15 (G4881152). Hopefully a good cleaning and a new belt and I'm in business.
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It is a model 31, one of 5,000 allotted in September 1916.

Ah, now I see it. I was up in the 6 digit range instead of the 7's. I knew I had seen it before but I was having a brain fart. Thank you.

Not many 31-15's or industrial treadles have survived intact in original condition. Most have been converted to clutch motors during their lifetimes to modernize. Pretty uncommon and much desired (well, at least by myself).

Enjoy,
Jon

Agreed! that should be a family treasure for sure!

very nice! You will love that.

That machine would work great on quilts. Look at the room under the arch.

Joe

http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...mpany/p31.html

Well done. It's a wonderful and very useful heirloom.

What a beauty ,have never seen one like it.

Lovely machine...and it's an industrial , too...what a treasure.