This is an image of an ad that was on eBay that caught my eye a number of years ago. First, I thought the lathe pictured in the insert was simply a rendering done by an artist of what they thought an early lathe from Barnes would have looked like. The date of 1875 did stick in my mind as that was when Barnes just began making a wood lathe. Further checking other sources, did find a reference that said an early version did have a flat belt. This was different from what Barnes called their first wood lathe, the #1, (link to page on the Lathe #1) which used a round belt. Checking with other foot powered collectors, none said they had ever seen the wood lathe pictures of even a catalog cut of it.
You can imagine my surprise when I saw some pictures from somebody that was selling a collection of foot powered machinery when one showed up!! See below.
Ad from 1915 showing early lathe
Enlarged image from ad
You can see the flat leather belt and a very different leg design from what the #1 lathe has.
Shot of actual lathe
Yes, it has a nice Barnes logo cast in the leg!
Close up of leg casting