Caroline S, My machine's number is: 43 - 162477. There isn't any letter in it. And it is a plated number on the back of the machine. The best I can find out is somewhere from 1944-1949 was when they were made. Not really helpful.
If anyone else has more info, or how to find the info, I would love to know.
Thanks everyone for the support for her name. My DH thought it was kinda dumb. But after 40 years I know when to ignore his comments!!
One interesting part was that the owner of the machine has a different ruffler than the one shown in the manual, but she left the instrucions of that ruffler with the foot.
The manual has a diagram of the ruffler from Griest with each part labled and then 5 different ways to use it. I would be glad to share if anyone is interested or needs that info.
Last edited by BarbaraSue; 02-12-2012 at 09:58 AM.