{"product_id":"vintage-singer-featherweight","title":"Vintage Singer Featherweight Serial #AH211898","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1947 Singer Featherweight 221 – Serial No. AH211898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wonderful example of one of the most recognizable and collectible sewing machines Singer ever produced—the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger Featherweight Model 221\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this machine carries serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAH211898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Singer production records place it within a batch of 30,000 Featherweight machines commissioned on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 19, 1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at Singer’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElizabethport, New Jersey factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Featherweight was introduced in the 1930s and became famous for something quite revolutionary at the time: despite being a genuine full-function sewing machine, its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elightweight aluminum construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e made it remarkably portable. That combination of portability, beautiful engineering and dependable straight stitching is precisely why Featherweights remain so desirable today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular machine retains its classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglossy black finish, gold detailing and Singer medallion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The photographs also show the distinctive compact proportions and folding extension bed that make the 221 immediately recognizable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many vintage machines that are primarily purchased today for decoration or display, the Featherweight has developed an extraordinary following among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equilters and sewists who still actively use them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their beautifully simple mechanical construction, excellent straight stitch and portability have given these little machines a devoted following more than three-quarters of a century after they were made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Singer Featherweight Model 221 · Serial No. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAH211898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · 1947 production · Commissioned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 19, 1947\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Elizabethport, New Jersey, USA · Part of a production batch of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30,000 machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Lightweight aluminum body · Straight-stitch machine · Folding extension bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine shows normal evidence of its age and use, including some wear to the finish and decorative detailing, all of which can be seen in the photographs. 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