Wizard Sewing Machine
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This machine was first purchased and used by my DH's granparents, then passed on to his father and now ewsides in my home. I have this proudly displayed in our den along with pictures in a frame on it of the people that it belonged to. This is a Wizard, one of the first electric sewing machies that Western Auto stores sold. I think this dates circa 1950's but I am not usre about that.
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The Wizard was a brand that singer made and was distributed by Western Auto stores. They were made in Japan. If you are not familiar with Western Auto stores, there are very few left, but they were a farm store in almost every town. You could get your seeds, appliances, mowers and get your tires and brakes done on your car. Kinda like an early version of Sears!
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I loved those stores got my first bike there. They also sent out a xmas catalog and I did most of the xmas shopping there. Great metal toys, no junk. I don't remember the sewing machine, but do know they didn't sell junk :D
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Originally Posted by Ruth Camp
I loved those stores got my first bike there. They also sent out a xmas catalog and I did most of the xmas shopping there. Great metal toys, no junk. I don't remember the sewing machine, but do know they didn't sell junk :D
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