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    Old 08-12-2011, 12:18 PM
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    hey y'all,
    my girl friend inherited this machine from a girlfriend at work, and has done a little research on it, dates back to the 1920s-1930s
    do ya have any ideas how to find out more about it, its called
    "good housekeeper".
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    Old 08-12-2011, 12:19 PM
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    hey y'all,
    my girl friend inherited this machine from a girlfriend at work, and has done a little research on it, dates back to the 1920s-1930s
    do ya have any ideas how to find out more about it, its called
    "good housekeeper".
    thanks
    Katz
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    Old 08-12-2011, 12:25 PM
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    It is absolutely beautiful. I love the color. I hope it works.
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    Old 08-12-2011, 12:42 PM
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    It is a clone of the Singer model 15... Many of these were made in Japan in the 50's. If you look around, I'll be you will find the word Japan on it somewhere, or 'made in Japan'.

    These are good machines which many people say run better than the original Singer 15s they mimic.
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    Old 08-12-2011, 01:03 PM
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    it sews like a dream...could prob use a little sprucing up, but alot better than some machines ive seen
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    Old 08-12-2011, 01:19 PM
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    It looks like it belongs in my sewing room!
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    Old 08-12-2011, 01:22 PM
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    Lucky woman. Nice. Enjoy it.
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    Old 08-12-2011, 01:24 PM
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    It is beautiful, lovely color.
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    Old 08-12-2011, 01:36 PM
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    She has a beautiful machine!
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    Old 08-12-2011, 01:42 PM
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    How Pretty! Great find.
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