I found this machine on my local freecycle list. It was
listed as an old sewing machine in a cabinet. According to the
people at Singer, this is a 1901 model 27 that was made on August 13,
1901.
I began restoring it as best I could and now it's a major workhorse for
my quilting. The large throat area makes it wonderful for quilting
large projects. It works beautifully for basic quilting and
meandering.