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Like most Featherweights who have served their mistress well over the years, Judith's cosmetics will not be the finest you've ever seen. She was well-loved and put to good use as she was intended and her paint and decals show the evidence of her loyal service. But, don't let her outside fool you. Judith sews just a beautifully as any and I've learned that sometimes these older gals actually stitch better than the ones that have languished in their cases for years. I guess they become a bit spoiled and don't really want to have to come out and perform - ha! Judith is very special in that she's one of the earliest Featherweights and was produced in year 5 of Featherweight production. As such, she has some early designs that are quite fun and uncommon as they changed these soon after Judith was created.

The earliest Featherweights had a Scrolled design etched into the face plate. Towards the very end of the Featherweight production, Singer used up old stock scroll face plates and you can find this plate on some of the last ones as well. You can see the quality of chrome Singer used. Even in a 71 year old sewing machine, the chrome is still bright and shiny without any pitting or rust.

Note the paint on the top of the arm. This is where the previous owner lovingly tried to touch up her Featherweight. It's a bit lumpy, but I think it adds to the charming history of this old gal. Obviously it doesn't affect Judith's performance in any way and can easily be corrected if you ever chose to do so. I'll leave that decision up to her next owner as I always leave my Featherweights in their as-found condition with all their history evident ;-)

Another detail that points to her early age is Judith's shiny chrome hand wheel. The edge of the wheels were polished and then chromed to a high shine. The later models were all painted black. Judith is truly a diamond in the rough.

Judith has her original Singer motor that runs strong and fast. Her bakelite plug surround has no missing chips like so many do. They are a bit fragile and many have chips or breaks in them.

Here is the back view of the touched-up area. Hubby thinks over the years the paint faded from the owner carrying it around at this point. Makes sense. There aren't any dings or dents to indicate it was ever abused or dropped, so this obviously was scratched by scissors or the clear coat was damaged by perfumes or lotion on the hands.

The Type 2 case is sturdy and in remarkably good condition. A few dings here and there where it did its job protecting Judith! It has a leather handle and nice strong latches and hinges. And there is an original case key for the locks.

Judith brings along with her the following:

• Bakelite Foot Pedal

• 5 Bobbins

• Foot Hemmer

• Multiple Slotted Binder

• Ruffler

• Large Screwdriver

• Adjustable Hemmer

• Edge Stitcher

• Zipper Foot

• Gatherer

• Original Green Accessory Box

• Original Grease Tube in Box (just for show)

• Original Type 2 Carrying Case with leather handle.

• Original key for the case.

• A copy of the Service Manual used by repairmen and adjusters.

• A copy of the Adjuster's Manual. Invaluable!

• A copy of my own tips and hints I've learned over the years. (If you or someone you know is even a tiny bit handy, the literature I've included are all you'll ever need to keep your Featherweight in tip-top repair and running order.

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