Mine was a Dressmaker when I was 14. Dad paid $14 for it to be shipped to me - otherwise it was free. It came from Belleville KS, I think. I sewed that one to death. I made all my clothes- including coats. When I was 22 my husband bought me a Bernina 830 Record and it's been running every since - 35 years. I just bought a Janome 7700 but I think the Bernina is still my favorite.