VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips Bulletins
Here is the completed collection of all 1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips bulletins alerting of product, parts and service changes mid-model year. Also included is one 1957 and one 1958 year bulletin. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 88 | 57mb | $5.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Laundry and Dishwasher Products
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighing the 1967 Line of Sears Kenmore automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, dishwashers and disposers. Also includes some standard repair parts and utility sinks. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Full owner's manual to Whirlpool automatic washer model LA8800XT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 16 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1968 Montgomery Wards Washers Dryers and Dishwashers
Here is the 1968 line of Montgomery Wards Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Montgomery Wards |
1968 | 6 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1985 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer, Model SE1000 and SG1000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 116 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1954 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1951 Apex Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog of all Apex Major Appliances. Dishwashers, Sink-Dishwasher combinations, Apex Wash-a-Matic, Apex Gas and Electric Dryers, Apex Fold-a-Matic Ironer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Apex |
1951 | 8 | 8mb | $5.99 |
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1959 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Complete Use and Care guide to 1959 GE Refrigerators. Models include: BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 16 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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1970 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to the 1970 line of Blackstone washers. Models include: BA-502, BA-702, BA-902. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1970 | 37 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial and Deluxe Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from 1956 for Frigidaire's Imperial Unimatic and Deluxe Pulsamatic automatic washers. Full images and specifications are included. Unimatic Imperial Model WI-56
Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 4 | 4mb | $5.99 |
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1955 General Electric Laundry Brochures
1955 was a big year for General Electric laundry appliances. Both the Filter-Flo system was introduced on their top-loading automatic washers as well as their first washer/dryer combo was introduced. These are beautifully illustrated brochures with full specifications included. Models: Washer: WA-750M, Dryer: DA-623M and Washer/Dryer Combo: WD-660M. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 12 | 11mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
Electrical Merchandising is a fun magazine to read for any collector or enthusiast of vintage appliances, electronics and other vintage home products. This highly entertaining magazine covered the retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is the complete brochure showing off the top of the line 1959 models of the GE automatic washer. Models: WA-9505 and WA-9505S (suds-saver model) |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1965 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1965 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250A, DA-1220A, WA-750A, DA-820A, WA-650A, DA-620A, and the Hi-Speed Gas Dryer: DG-4920A |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 14 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1960 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers. GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 48 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Washer Service Instruction Film Narrative and Service Manual
Here are two complete Kelvinator automatic washer manuals into one .pdf file. The first is the narrative to the "Service Instruction Film-Strip" on Installation and Disassembly. The second part is the complete Service Manual and Parts Guide to all 1956 Kelvinator automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 91 | 68mb | $5.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire automatic dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5
DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 68 | 40mb | $5.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Cavalier and Holiday Automatic Washer Service Manual Supplement
The complete service manual supplement for Easy Automatic Washers models ASH and AEH. Sections include:
Uncrating and Inspection,
Cabinet Dimensions, Specifications, Installation, Cycle of Operation Charts for Full and Partial Loads, Operation Chart, Dismantling and Reassembly, Replacement of Parts, Adjustments, Inoperative Conditions, Warranty Policy and Wiring Diagrams. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1958 | 33 | 23mb | $4.99 |
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Lets Cook Up a Wash from Norge
Here is a fabric and washing guide given with new Norge automatic washers in the late 50's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1958 | 23 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 4 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 4 Series KitchenAid top loading dishwashers. These are the last top loading models with the cast iron wash arm. Models include KD-4P and KDY-4P. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1963 | 24 | 17mb | $7.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service and Parts Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1959 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RS-30-59, RD-38-59, RCD-39-59, RCI-39-59, RS-10-59, RD-20-59, RCD-71-59, RI-55-59, RCI-75-59. Service manual includes wiring diagrams. Parts section shows all parts and part numbers. Having the manufacturers part number for the part you need is essential for doing internet/eBay searches to locate these rare, no longer available parts. In many circumstances they can be found once you know the part number. This guide is essential for anyone who has any vintage Frigidaire Range. If you are looking for the use and care manual to these ranges it is located here: 1959 Frigidaire Range Owners Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 139 | 88mb | $9.99 |
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Apex Wash-A-Matic 3000 Series Service Manual
Service manual for servicing the early Apex Wash-a-Matic automatic washers. Sections include: Details of Wash-A-Matic, Tools, Diaphragm and Drive Mechanism, Bearing Housing Drive Yoke and Counter Weight Assembly, Timer, Mixing Valve and Temperature Control, Pilot Valve, Balancing Valve and Diaphragm, Light Socket and Switch Box Assembly, Complaints-Causes and Remedy, Wiring Diagram, Changing Motor and Belt, Dismantling and Re-Assembling. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1949 | 32 | 18mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful Apex Dish-a-Matic Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Apex line of Automatic Dishwashers. All models shown including the stand alone, built in's and portables. Full images and specifications included. Also included is a brochure for the Apex disposer the "Waste-a-Matic". |
Dishwashers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 12 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is a comprehensive service manual for all belt-drive GE Washers, starting from the first Filter-Flo models all the way up to end in 1995. Great information on both troubleshooting issues as well as disassembly and replacement of parts. Full section on complete transmission rebuilding as well. Also includes a section on how to test and fix the Versatronic clutch system! The end of the file has a section dedicated to the Japanese made portable GE Impeller washers from the 1970's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 100 | 68mb | $7.99 |
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Service Manual for Double-Loader Speed Queen Washers
Here is the complete service manual to all Double-Loader front loading Speed Queen washing machines from the early 1960's. Sections include:
Specifications, Operating Cycle Chart, Installation, Service Procedures, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Lubrication, Service Helps and Preventative Maintenance.
Models highlighted are 251 and 252. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 52 | 26mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Dryers Brochures
Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Dryers from '69. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 24 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful 1960 Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer Brochure
Here is a wonderful full color brochure for the 1960 model Westinghouse Cosmopolitan Washer-Dryer all-in-one combination, model WD-5. Images and full specifications included. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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1954 Westinghouse Hand Mixer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Westinghouse Mixer model PM-541 hand mixer. Sections include Explanation of Parts, Trouble Diagnoses, Adjustments and Tests, Replacing Parts. |
Small Appliances Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 8 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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Hotpoint Automatic Washers and Dryers Brochure
Brochure for the brand new GE made Hotpoint Washers and Dryers. This is the very first of the GE Louisville factory made Hotpoint automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1974 | 6 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Your Guide to Washday Ease
Owners manual and operating instructions for Maytag Highlander Washer models 124 and 124S (suds-saver). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 24 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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General Electric Homemaker News
A newspaper sized publication created by GE and sent to their retailers to be given away to housewives in the early 50s. Articles include:
G. E. Presents Entirely New - All-Automatic Washer Washing Made Easy With New G.E. All Automatic Washer Attractive Spring Salad Combinations Strawberry Fruit Tarts Questions And Answers On The New Deluxe Automatic Washer How To Tint Clothes In Your Automatic Washer How To Make A Good Salad Plan Your New Laundry Now Cheese Pumpkins Make Use Of The Scraps Quick Frosting Three Kitchen Work Centers Winners Announced In Electrical Dealer's "Answer The Objection" Washer Contest Let Washer Help With Housecleaning Stain Removal Chart |
Miscellaneous Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 4 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new Norge Automatic Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1957 model of Norge automatic dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Norge |
1957 | 40 | 18mb | $4.99 |
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Operating Instruction Card
Operating Instructions for Whirlpool washers Models LAA5600; LAA5605 (with SUDS-MISER-8® system) |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1974 | 3 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dryer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LG11, LB11, LB12 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 12 | 30mb | $5.99 |
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1969 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to early perforated tub Blackstone automatic washers. These appear to be the first models incorporating a perforated tub. Models include: BA-520, BA-620, BA-720. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1969 | 33 | 17mb | $7.99 |
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1961 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the service and parts manual to the second design of commercial/coin-operated Frigidaire washer for Laundromats and Coin-Laundry Facilities. This model is the very first time a Unimatic transmission was placed into a 27" washer. Sections include, Cycle of Operation Chart, Specifications, Installation, Service Diagnosis, Service Operations, Complete Unimatic Mechanism rebuilding instructions, Tools, etc. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 73 | 39mb | $4.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Washers and Fabric-Master Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the Custom Imperial, Imperial and Deluxe models of 1958 Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic automatic washers, along with their matching Fabric Master Dryers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 12 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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How to Repair Appliances
Here is a wonderful book full of pictures and information of vintage washing machines and other vintage 1950's major and small appliances. This is the most complete book on appliance repair ever prepared for the home handyman. Automatic Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Vacuum Cleaners, Fans, Mixers, Toasters as well as special chapters are devoted to the proper use and repair of freezers, air conditioners, rotary ironers, waffle irons, grills and heating units. Before plunging into the repair of specific items, the author introduces the reader to the sources of power—electricity-—then covers the manner in which this power is transported to the home in a chapter on House Wiring. Safety measures, too, are outlined and the reader is cautioned on how to protect himself and his family both in the repair and use of these handy—but sometimes dangerous—electric assistants. Since the most used home appliance is the modern washing machine, a greater coverage is offered, with special field reports by a group of well known writers and photographers. Profusely illustrated with photos, diagrams and charts, the section covers trouble shooting for all makes of washers— with specific information on: Bendix Whirlpool-Kenmore Westinghouse General Electric Maytag Frigidaire Speed Queen Norge ABC-O-Matic Easy Finally—The Ways and Means of Appliance Repair—and a complete coverage on Electric Motors used in Home Appliances— provides the harassed home handyman with the kind of money-saving information he needs to keep his push-button paradise in perfect (and economical) running order. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Library |
1957 | 144 | 154mb | $12.99 |
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1965 General Electric Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Complete owners manual from approximately 1965 to GE Dishwasher model SD400. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 12 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all Westinghouse model DS-7 Dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1953 | 16 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1955 General Electric Range and Oven Owners Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1955 General Electric Cooking Appliances, Electric Ranges, Built-in Ovens and Cooktops. Models include: J-245M, J-244M, J-405M, J-403M, J-402M, J-408M, J-501M, J-551M. Sections Include: Introduction, Facts and Features, Know your Range, Care of your new GE Range, How to Replace Surface Lights, Features, Surface Cooking Tips, Pushbutton Cooking, Using the Automatic Calrod Unit, Simple Guide to Deep Fat Frying, How to Use Oven Timer, Baking Electrically, Two-Oven Cooking, Roasting Meats, Broiling, Oven Meals and Recommended Recipes. If you are looking for the service manual for these ranges, it can be found here: 1955 GE Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 108 | 88mb | $7.99 |
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Sears 75th Anniversary Sale Catalog
Complete home section from the fall of 1960. The outstanding low prices in this book are in effect until October 10, 1960... Buy Now! Catalog includes: Disposers, sinks, kitchen cabinets, water heaters, furnaces, thermostats, gas stoves, electric ranges, freezers, refrigerators, wringer washers, automatic washers and dryers, combination washer/dryers, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, television sets, rugs, dishes, draperies and more! |
Store Catalog Pages Published by: Sears |
1960 | 36 | 23mb | $4.99 |
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Please note that all publications presented here at Automatic Ephemera are on average between 35 and 85 years old. This information is presented as a educational/historical reference on vintage products of the past. Any trademarks or brand names appearing on this site are for nominative use to accurately describe the content contained in these publications. The associated trademarks are the sole property of their registered owners as there is no affiliation between Automatic Ephemera and these companies. No connection to or endorsement by the trademark owners is to be construed.