When was my class 15 clone machine made?
Hello all! I have enjoyed reading this section of the forum. I have a class 15 clone that I would like to know more about. I got this machine as a Christmas present in the early 1970's, when I was a teenager. As far as I know my parents bought it new at that time. It still sews, makes a pretty stitch - although it will sometimes start making teeny, tiny stitches even though I have the stitch length set to 12 SPI. It is heavy, cast iron, straight stitch only (with reverse). It has a 1.3 amp motor. I have assumed that it was made in the 60s maybe?? Metal tag on the front says Universal. But it has a metal tag on the side that says: Model TML, Deluxe Precision Sewing Machine, Made in Formosa. That "Formosa" is throwing me. I know Taiwan was called Formosa - but wasn't that way earlier than the 60s?? Why wouldn't it say Made in Taiwan? So when do you think this was made? Am I right about the 60's? Any other info would be appreciated as well.
Thanks!
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