Damascus was made for Montgomery Wards, but I don't recall the maker. Lovely machine- I've never seen one with floral decals.

Damascus was made for Montgomery Wards, but I don't recall the maker. Lovely machine- I've never seen one with floral decals.

I just did a quick google on damascus sewing machine and found a number of hits, to include the manufacturer (national sewing machine company), a manual for download etc.
I'm sure you've done the same, and while it may be difficult to find specifics on the model number you have, a manual might be a start. Sorry this isn't more helpful. Good luck in your quest.
Pretty machine...hope you get her up and running!

I found some pictures and it looks like the treadle damascus machines. I am thinking that this has been converted to run with an electric motor. The manual I found for the Damascus Vibrating Shuttle looks most like this machine. I was able to thread it and sew a couple seams. The top thread breaks often so now I have to figure out what is causing that.

I will work on cleaning and oiling it before I play too much more.

Thank you. If anyone knows for sure that it is the treadle machine that has been converted then I will be able to figure out what size needles and shuttle I need to have.

Thank you,
Cheri

I am not well informed but I would seem to me if it came in a carrying case it wouldn't be a conversion. Just a thought.

Most standard machines with a common mount will fit interchangeably into other carrying cases. Many women bought portables and later mounted them into cabinets designed for the same mounting holes. The earliest electrics were the same machine as the treadles with a motor mounted externally. It amounted to a factory conversion, but still a conversion. Any electro-mechanical machine with the proper hand wheel can be converted to a treadle. My 1960ish singer is easily mounted in a treadle base and will take a belt.

Interesting.. Didn't know that.