Originally Posted by InfoLady

Yes. I have one made in 1935 - appropriately,my birth year. The black fabric covering the case was torn, showing wood underneath, so I ripped it off and refinished it - inside and out. Looks very nice, and many folks in workshops have said they're going to do the same after seeing mine. Mine was found at a yard sale where I was told "$25, firm!" So I told her it was a fair price, paid cash and ran!!