leonf

[ATTACH=CONFIG]596352[/ATTACH] We had a gig with our handcranks at a hot rod car show. ( yea, I'm not sure why, either) This lady was being photographed all over the place for pin up or bombshell photos. And her dress kinda matched. She had a good time even though it was hot.

Manalto

At the risk of sounding cynical, whatever manufacturers want you to buy will become popular. Marketing has gotten so sophisticated that if at some point the company realizes a gray or black machine is cheaper to produce then the spin will be in that direction. (The current fear of color that pervades American design limits my speculation to gray or black.) I think sewing machine manufacturing is today considered a niche industry, at least compared to the demand 100 years ago.

Aside from the classic Singers (Tiffany and Pheasant decals are especially handsome) I like green machines - the pale two-tone of the 50s Singer 185, 319 and 15-125, Vigorelli, Necchi, Elna and Husqvarna. The Bernina 117, with its zigzag contraption, is particularly beautiful. In the tan category, the Singer 301 LBOW is natty - or perhaps spiffy; it's hard to decide.

leonf

Don't know what color this New Home is.

leonf

Manalto

Leon, I think that White is from the period when they were made in Germany. If so, it's among the most prized of the Whites for its quality construction and reliability. Do you see any origin markings? How do you like the machine?

leonf

Manalto. You are correct. It is one of the Gritzner (sp?) Whites i got it up and running well and gave it to my GF's daughter. Haven't had to repair it. I think it is strong.

leonf

Yes, Manalto. It is one of the Gritzner (sp?) ones. It was well built. I got ti working well and gave it to my GF's daughter. Haven't heard any complaints. I'd like to find another like it

leonf

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