And here it is. The Vesta treadle sewing machine, made by LO Dietrich of Altenburg, Germany, housed in it's 'parlour cabinet'. Not as pretty you might expect from the name: Vesta, who was the Roman Goddess of the Hearth and Home, but pretty practical and definitely an integral part of the hearth and home!
 The parlour cabinet is quite plain with clean lines, as expected for a thirties piece of furniture, with just a little bit of marquetry to make it a little less utilitarian and a little more homely. |  Hinges allow the machine to fold away-very neat!  A marquetry measure in inches and centimetres. |
 A couple of useful little drawers on the door interior and a little pin cushion top left-I've had to cover it with green felt to keep the sawdust in! |  Ready for action! |
Before I had the luxury of my own sewing room, mine sat in the dining room with a lamp on top and served as a furniture piece, as it was intended originally! Now it stays open and ready for action!
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