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TADA! I own a FW,,when was she birthed?

TADA! I own a FW,,when was she birthed?

Old 05-11-2013, 03:24 AM
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Default TADA! I own a FW,,when was she birthed?

Lucky me! She was sitting on the ground at a yard sale for $200. but I pd only $180. All is included except the case. Her # is AL032695. Can anyone help me find her date of birth? Many thx in advance.
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Old 05-11-2013, 05:07 AM
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According to thefeatherweight221factory { http://thefeatherweight221factory.com/page5.php } your machines was 1 of 34,875 allotted on 8-11-52.

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Old 05-11-2013, 05:31 AM
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Thanks so much--I searched but could only find "in the fifties".
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Old 05-11-2013, 08:50 AM
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Lucky you! I have never seen one at a garage sale........yet.
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Yay! Good for you. You will love it.
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Congratulations!
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You know you have to name her now, don't you? I named mine Mehetabelle Penelope....She's a dear!!!!!
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Great yard sale day!!! Michaels carries a black rolling case that is 8”x15” that works well for featherweights or other small machines. You can get a 40 percent off coupon in their ad or on line.
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Congratulations! I have just acquired a Feather Weight also. I love mine.
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Lucky me! She was sitting on the ground at a yard sale for $200. but I pd only $180. All is included except the case. Her # is AL032695. Can anyone help me find her date of birth? Many thx in advance.
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