Goodwill find

Last weekend I visited a Goodwill - first time ever - with my college bound son.  He needed some kitchen stuff for his apartment.  I thought I'd see if I could find a antique sewing machine.

I did!

I've absolutely no idea if I got a good deal or not.  But my son encouraged me to buy.

Turning the flywheel makes the needle go up and down.

Well, there isn't actually a needle (smile).  Pressure foot also works.

The treadle does its thing.  I just need to attach the belt (or perhaps buy a new one.)

Decals are in reasonably good shape.

There was a box of accessories and an instruction book.   So far I can't find anything like a serial number.  There is a gold plate affixed to it and google tells me that this catalog company was in business from mid 1800s to 1929.

Anyone know anything about this?  I will spend some time cleaning it up and will try to get it working.  I think it will make a great backdrop for a quilt display.

Happy Stitching!