Hubby brought home this monstrosity from a yard sale today. LOL! What he was expecting me to do with it, I'll never know. Anyone want to buy it? I can't even figure out how to turn it on.
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It's a Sears machine. For a fascinating glimpse of sewing-machine history and predatory marketing/pricing, see //www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html -- your machine is mentioned there.
"In 1933, Sears introduced the extremely futuristic (and ugly) Franklin De-Luxe rotary. The machine was apparently not at all popular, lacking the tradition decalcomania and japanned finish. It later reappeared in Sears' 1938 catalog, renamed the Kenmore De-Luxe."
Also check this: //sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/42294
Fab B&W, unfortunate sharpening/compression artefacts (not sure which and it could just be my screen), great find though, plenty of macro and close-up opportunities ;)
Gorgeous. Great DOF and processing and wonderfully embodying the relationship between form and function. These old sewing machines are wonderfully sturdy aren't they. I recently had a chance to use Bear_music's grandmother's machine while staying at his sister's house, and that was a treat. I was actually glad that running out of time to complete my sewing task before the trip led to that opportunity. I especially love the detail of the bits of lint, highlighted so well in this back/side lighting.
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