I decided that since we all love and adore the crinkle finish machines I'd start a picture thread about them. So, here is my six machines. Post yours and we'll have a crinkley good time.
1: KENMORE Mdl 117-812, made in 1948 for Sears by the White Sewing Machine Co.
Brown crinkle finish.
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2: "Betty"; KENMORE Mdl 120-491, made in 1954 for Sears by the New Process Gear division of Chrysler Motor Corp.. Gold hammered finish.
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3: "Mr. Crinkle"; Singer 66-18, made in 1940 by Singer.
Black crinkle finish.
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Mr. Crinkle lives in a nice shiny bentwood case. Little does he know that it's a Chinese copy of the real thing. I won't tell him though, he might start skipping stitches.
4: "Mrs. Crinkle"; Singer 66-18, made in 1950 by Singer.
Black crinkle finish.
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5: "Gertrude"; Singer 66-18, made in 1952 by Singer.
Black crinkle finish.
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So, here's the story. Gertrude is Mrs. Crinkles younger sister. When Mr. Crinkle was courting he just couldn't make up his mind. They were so very alike yet, Gertrude had more toys and a library, and he loved them both so much ...... well, he married them both. So since polygamy is frowned upon we won't tell.
6: Louise; WHITE DRESSMASTER Mdl 127M, made in 1955 by the WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO.
Dark olive green crinkle finish.
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Louise got her name because someone, probably her first owner carved their name in the rear edge of her case:
F. Louise Stanley. She's one of my favorites.
OK, now you've seen all my crinkles and odd finished machines in one place. So, everyone, start posting yours.
Joe