This is a beautiful machine, but it's definitely not from the 1930s. It's a Singer Model 221 Featherweight sewing machine and although that model was first introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, there were various cosmetic changes over the years until this model was finally discontinued around 1964. Based on your machine's features (a numbered tension dial, striated chrome face plate rather than the earlier Egyptian scroll style, black painted balance wheel rather than chromed, black painted stitch length plate rather than all chromed, later style foot controller and more streamlined gold decal design on the bed of the machine, later style carrying case), you've most likely got a 1950s issue. You can find out for sure by checking the serial number (engraved on the underside of the machine) against the serial number chart on the Singer web site. Regardless of the machine's age, it's in excellent condition and I love how you did a glamour shoot with the beach background!
This is a beautiful machine, but it's definitely not from the 1930s. It's a Singer Model 221 Featherweight sewing machine and although that model was first introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, there were various cosmetic changes over the years until this model was finally discontinued around 1964. Based on your machine's features (a numbered tension dial, striated chrome face plate rather than the earlier Egyptian scroll style, black painted balance wheel rather than chromed, black painted stitch length plate rather than all chromed, later style foot controller and more streamlined gold decal design on the bed of the machine, later style carrying case), you've most likely got a 1950s issue. You can find out for sure by checking the serial number (engraved on the underside of the machine) against the serial number chart on the Singer web site. Regardless of the machine's age, it's in excellent condition and I love how you did a glamour shoot with the beach background!
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