The above machine, a 1925 Model 99, I purchased at a local consignment store. I was made aware of her through Facebook when two different individuals posted this picture on my page:
Yes, she looks kinda rough in this photo. The bentwood case actually looks better than the photo. I am totally in love with these cases! They are just works of art! Like most of them, the case is missing its key. So far I have not found a supplier for this part in the USA.
So far, I haven't seen this foot control before. It actually looks pretty cool.
What didn't look cool was this splice job into the motor to supply power to the light. It is a Singer light, and I can't find that this is a typical way to get power to the light. Although hubby and I took down the splices, resoldered and taped, I am still a bit leary about using this.
And I am calling her AnnaMarie. My paternal grandmother's name was Anna. I have always felt a strong bond with her, despite the fact that she died 10 years before I was born. Her youngest daughter's name (my aunt) was AnnaMarie. I always liked that name.
My mother had one these machines for many years, I was taught to sew on it. Mum's had a knee control instead of a foot pedal, she made everything on that machine, one of my memories was going to sleep to the sound of this machine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading my blog and taking the time to reply. The manual that came with the machine is one for a knee control. I would love to find one, as I learned to sew with a knee control!
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