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    Old 08-11-2010, 05:39 PM
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    I purchased this a while back at a yard sale from a lady that later became a good friend.Isn't it odd??
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    Old 08-11-2010, 05:40 PM
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    Very retro.
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    Have you done any research about it? Looks very interesting.
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    Old 08-11-2010, 05:46 PM
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    It was made in Pittsburg Pa.It has a case and the book and the foot pedal with it. The name of it is as shown..Bell.It is about 12 inches long.It is all metal.
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    I found one on ebay. It has the case and lots of feet. It is going for $175. They are from the 1950's. Looks like you a treasure.
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    Mine is the smaller one.They also made a larger one.Mine came in a suitcase that is used for a table.Very good condition.
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    Old 08-11-2010, 05:51 PM
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    http://www.sewnuts.com/bell/bell.htm

    Here is a link to them.Mine is the top smaller one.
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    That is such a cute machine!
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    very odd...and just has the most basic functions...
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    I thought Bell invented the telephone...okay, just kidding.

    Great find. I learned to sew on a green sewing machine. It was an Elna and was a real workhorse of a machine.
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