[quote=jlhmnj][quote=BoJangles]
Originally Posted by jlhmnj
Originally Posted by ndnchf
I looked all over the Franklin for a serial number and almost gave up. But then I slid open the shuttle access plate and there was the serial number. Someone mentioned that Davis made machines have a letter D preceding the number. This one does not have the letter D, so I'm still not sure who made it. Looking through the original manual gives no clue either.
Most of the information I could find on Sears machines is here:
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
Sort of confusing, though
Jon
Wow Jon, this is interesting! According to this article the Franklin was made for Sears by Domestic in 1911, which is not what I have read before! Well, we know for sure the Franklin that looks like a 27/127 clone with the elaborate decals was not made by White! The White Franklins are newer and don't have the decals or shape of a 27/127!
So it appears those Franklins are both made by Domestic?
Nancy
That's my understanding of it. But then again, the old saying "I only know what I read in the newspaper" comes to mind.
Jon
Yep, we believe what we read and now I am changing my view! I would be willing to bet the ISMACS site is correct! The Franklin that has the elaborate decals is made by Domestic! I have gone back and done more research to find my original source who says Davis made those machines, but can't find it. I trust the ISMACS site. So we all agree those fancy Franklins were made about 1911 or 1912, they are NOT made by White, and I'd bet the farm that they are made by Domestic! I love learning about these machines, even though, the history gets a little muddled because the old companies changed hands so much, which means different sources have a different take. We all have to agree which site to trust and I go with ISMACS everytime!
Nancy