VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1961-1973 General Electric Perforated Tub Automatic Washer Technical and Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive 407 page Technical and Service manual to all GE automatic washers with the Perforated Tub and Filter-Flo made from 1961 through 1973. A great reference and a must for any GE washer collector. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 407 | 146mb | $14.99 |
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1965-1977 GE Automatic Washer Parts Catalog
An important document to have for any GE washer collector is this full catalog showing parts diagrams and part numbers of almost all GE washers produced from 1965-1977. Having the manufacturers original 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. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1977 | 422 | 142mb | $12.99 |
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1953 Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first combination washer-dryer ever produced. Full features, troubleshooting and service information included. Model: CCR |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 102 | 35mb | $12.99 |
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1950-1951 Frigidaire Range Sales Literature Brochure
Here is an absolutely beautifully illustrated Frigidaire range book highlighting the 1950/1951 O-Line models of Frigidaire ranges. Full feature descriptions and images of all ranges Frigidaire ranges available in the early 1950's. 58 pages scanned at high resolution for a beautiful document. Models include: RO-70, RO-60, RO-50, RO-40, RO-20, RO-10, RO-35, RO-30, RM-3 and RM-4. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1951 | 58 | 164mb | $14.99 |
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1968-1972 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Technical and Service Manual
Here is the complete technical and service information binder for all solid-tub Hotpoint automatic washers from the late 1960s thru the end of this design in 1973. A in-depth look at the Hotpoint Duo-Tub system is included. Models highlighted: WLW1020L WLW11OOL WLW11OOL WLW1600L WLW1600L WLW1600U WLW1600U WLW1630L WLW1630L WLW1630U WLW2020L WLW2020L WLW2100L WLW2400L WLW2400U WLW2600L WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620U WLW2620U WLW2625U WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630U WLW2630U WLW4800L WLW4800L WLW480SL WLW4820L WLW4820L WLW4830L WLW4830L WLW4900L WLW4900L WLW4950L WLW5000L WLW5000L |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1973 | 163 | 56mb | $14.99 |
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1985 General Electric Built-In Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some brochures by GE for their mid 1980s dishwashers. Images and specifications included. Models include:
GSD2800D
GSD2600D GSD2200D GSD900D GSD600D GSD400D |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1985 | 10 | 8mb | $9.99 |
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GM Engineering Journal - The Frigidaire Rollermatic Washer
Here is a fascinating look at the design and implementation of the Frigidaire Rollermatic washer. 13 pages of this issue are dedicated to the design, testing and development of one of Frigidaire's longest lasting washer transmission. Other articles include:
How the Loudness of Sound is Determined When Evaluating Electric
Absorption Spectroscopic Analyses of Rubber Materials Short Range Telemetry System Provides Test Data on Rotating Parts Patent Searching |
Trade Publications Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 44 | 44mb | $12.99 |
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Use and Care Guide for Westinghouse Top Loading Washer LAJ450
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to Westinghouse Automatic Washer LAJ450. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1969 | 20 | 16mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Whirlpool Automatic Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the service manual that includes Whirlpool's very first own dishwasher design. The original Whirlpool dishwashers were D&M models, but Whirlpool introduced their own design of dishwasher in '59 that was of the spray-arm design. Models included in this service manual include: Whirlpool First Spray-Arm Dishwashers: FU60, FU60-1, FU60-2, FU70, FU70-R, FU70-1. Portable Top-Loading D&M Impeller Models: FP20, FP20-1, FP50, FP50-1 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 44 | 21mb | $14.99 |
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1966 Westinghouse Builders Catalog
Here is the complete builders catalog showing off Westinghouse products for 1966. Items shown:
Refrigerators
Space King Twins & Freezers Built-in Ovens Continental Ranges & Platforms Free Standing & Slide-in Ranges Built-in Dishwashers Water Heaters Compact Kitchens Food Waste Disposers Heavy Duty Automatic Washers, Electric and Gas Dryers Coin-Operated Washer and Dryer Cabinets for Kitchen and Laundry Commercial Institutional Host Products Type Y Year Round Air Conditioning System Room Air Conditioners Total Comfort System Cooling Heat Pump & Electric Heating Filtering & Dehumidifying Commercial & Residential Lighting Distribution Transformers Elevators Micarta® Countertops |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 32 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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1959 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1959 Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: W910, LW930, LW950, LW9506, LW970, LW990. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1959 | 36 | 67mb | $12.99 |
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1963-1964 Frigidaire Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to the very last Frigidaire washer with the Unimatic transmission. This was a unique machine as it still utilized the Unimatic with the new larger 12lb tub. The 1964 version was also produced with the new Deep-Action agitator. Models include: WCOF and WCOF-LP (LP = "less pump" for the gravity drain model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 80 | 108mb | $12.99 |
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1949 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual produced by the Altofer Brothers Company for their very first automatic washer, the model 50. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1949 | 45 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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1953 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual for GE's K line of automatic washers. Models include: WA650K1 and WA450K1. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1953 | 35 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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1958 Maytag Commercial Washer and Dryer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first Maytag coin-operated commercial washers and dryers. Models covered: 123CM, 66CM and 76CM. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 136 | 175mb | $14.99 |
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1961 Philco Duomatic Owners Manual
Full owners manual packed with every 1961 Philco Duomatic electric combination washer/dryer. Models include: CE-716 and CE-714. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 56 | 45mb | $11.99 |
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1971 Frigidaire Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the first and comprehensive service manual introducing the completely redesigned Frigidaire coin-operated washers. Two models include WCS-M which is the first larger capacity, perforated tub Frigidaire commercial washer rated at 16lb as the fill level was set only to bottom of the last agitator cone. The other model WCDS-M which is the last of the Frigidaire solid tub washers, which is a solid-tub set in the 1/18 outer tub with the 1/18 transmission and suspension system. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1971 | 92 | 145mb | $14.99 |
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1995 Frigidaire Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a full brochure showing off the WCI made Frigidaire line of automatic washers and dryers from the mid 1990's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1995 | 0 | 41mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Hotpoint Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide to the 1972 line of Hotpoint Dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1972 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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1958 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Hotpoint automatic washers. 1958 was the first year Hotpoint introduced their new Co-Axial transmission. Models include:
10LW40, 10LW43, 10LW44, 10LWS44, 10LW45, 10LWW45 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 40 | 91mb | $12.99 |
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1987 Gibson Washers and Dryers Brochure
Sales literature brochure for the 1987 line of Gibson washers and dryers. Models include:
WASHER: WA28F2WT WA28M2WT WA28M4WT WA28M6WT
DRYER: DE/DG28T3WT DE/DG28ASWT DE/DG28A7WT |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Gibson |
1987 | 8 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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1935-1955 Easy Spin-Dryer Washer Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating look at the early history of the Easy Spin-Dryer washers from what appears to be the very first model all the way through the mid 1950's. Different wash methods and agitators were designed as well as solid tub and perforated tub spinners. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1955 | 107 | 78mb | $14.99 |
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1954-1955 Norge Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the '54 and '55 line of Norge automatic washers. Models include: AW-450, AW-452, AW-420, AW-410, AW-405 and AW-423. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 33 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1969 Norge Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete Use and Care guide along with the Washing Guide for Norge automatic washer model AWK1820. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1969 | 48 | 57mb | $11.99 |
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1949-1950 General Electric Heating Appliances Catalog
Here is a beautifully illistrated catalog showing many of General Electric's small appliances including Triple Beat Mixers, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Irons, Automatic Roasters, Waffle Makers and Sandwich Grills. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1949 | 25 | 90mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-12 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Service manual for all 12 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KD-12, KD-22, KD-32, KD-42,KD-12P, KD-22P, KD-32P and KD-42P. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Chart, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1960 | 16 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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1948 General Electric Standard Model Automatic Washer Service Manual
In 1948 GE introduced a second model of their automatic washer, with less features than their Deluxe model. Here is the service manual to this machine, model: AW-6A8. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 35 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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1975 Speed Queen Electric and Gas Dryer Brochures
Here is the full line of '75 Speed Queen automatic dryers, both gas and electric. Brochures include images of all machines, plus full details and specifications. Also included is a feature comparison chart between the models as well as a "Automatic Dryer Features and Explanations" write up for sales people. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 21 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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Move Into Tomorrow with Maytag
Here is a beautiful quintessential mid 50's Maytag Poster sized advertising brochure. It shows off Maytag's new Supermatic Washer and Dryer with great images and feature descriptions as well as Conventional Washers, Ironer, Refrigerator, Freezer and Dutch Oven Gas Range. |
Full Catalog Published by: Maytag |
1955 | 8 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1961 General Electric Home Buyers Guide
Here is a 8.5" x 3.8" catalog showing off all of GE's new major appliances for new home owners. Products include Combination Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposalls, Deluxe Built-In Ovens, Custom Automatic Built-In Ovens, Built-in Cook 'n Hood Combinations, Cooktops, Mark 27 Built in Ranges, Heating and Cooling Equipment, Room Air Conditioners, Central AC, Heat Pumps, Refrigerator-Freezers, Frost Guard Freezers, Water Heaters, Electric Ranges, newly designed 1961 Filter-Flo Automatic Washers and Matching Hi-Speed Dryers. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 24 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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New Kitchen Designs For Living
Wonderful and whimsical catalog showing off everything American Kitchen made available to homeowners in the early post-war era. Includes images and specifications for early D&M Roto-Tray Dishwashers and Disposers, full kitchen planner including all metal kitchen cabinets and storage units, countertops, porcelain sinks, drawer units and everything else to make a beautiful new shiny 1950s Kitchen! |
Dishwashers Published by: American Kitchens |
1953 | 24 | 34mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 6 Series Portable Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 6 series KitchenAid dishwashers. This includes illustrations of all parts and their part numbers necessary for doing a parts search on old, hard to find replacement parts. Models include: KDD-66 Deluxe Model KDR-5 Royal Model |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1975 | 24 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-16 Series Portable Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure from Hobart highlighting the new 16 series portable dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 4 | 5mb | $9.99 |
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Frigidaire and White-Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is a Tech-Talk service manual produced for the WCI made Frigidaire clothes dryers, models DE-2000C and DG-2000C. These machines are the exact same machines as the Westinghouse cross-vane dryers that were made for decades. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1985 | 32 | 20mb | $12.99 |
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Magic Chef Washers and Dryers
This brochure is particularly interesting because it shows off Magic Chef washers and dryers that were made by Norge. In 1988 they were still using the orignal 20lb perforated tub design that was first introduced in 1964. This is one of the last years of this design before some major design changes happened at Norge. Brochure has complete images, specifications and control panel views for each model. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Magic Chef |
1988 | 12 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher Brochures
Brochures and spec shets highlighting the entire 1961 Hotpoint Dishwaser Line |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 10 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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General Electric Dispensall Operating Instructions and Users Guide
Complete operating instructions and perfomance/use and care guide to General Electric automatic washer model WWA8508. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1975 | 22 | 31mb | $11.99 |
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Operating Instructions for Lady Kenmore Electronic Sensor Dryer
Operating Instructions and feature explanation, includes operating the Air Freshener. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 4 | 2mb | $11.99 |
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Wash, Rinse and Spin-Dry a Week's Laundry in One Hour!
Near the end of the production of the Easy Spindrier comes beautiful brochures for the entire 1963 line of Spindriers, models SCL (Dual-Filter model), SBL and SSL. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new 1958 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1958 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: Imperial RCI-75-58, Imperial RI-55-58, Deluxe RD-71-58, Deluxe RD-20-58, Super RS-10-58. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 41 | 23mb | $12.99 |
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No Matter What You Wash and Wear You’ll Feel Like A Queen
Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's Top-of-the-Line automatic washers for 1960. Custom Imperial and Imperial models, including suds-saver models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 32 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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This Kind of Laundry Means Big Business
Beautiful brochure produced by Speed Queen for prospective coin-laundry business owners. Shows off SQ coin-operated top and front loading washers, dryers, dry-cleaner, steamer, air cabinet, store signs and lighted clocks and promotional materials avaiable. Beautiful images and illustrations throughout! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 8 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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Speed Queen Laundromat Change Machine Brochures
Here are some brochures for some specialty equipment for your Laundromat. They highlight change machines and other Speed Queen commercial laundry equipment. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Service Manual to the Very First Automatic Washer
Bendix introduced the very first automatic washer to the world in 1937. Here is the service manual they produced for servicers to learn about the machine. Sections include installation, operation, service and part information. Please note there are two breaks in the page numbering, 25 to 29 and 31 to 34. we are not sure if this was meant as chapter changes/break points or there are pages missing from the original manual as the manual seems complete. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1937 | 47 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin - November 1956 - Gas Ranges and Portable Typewriters
For November of '56 Consumer Bulletin tests full size gas ranges. Brands include: Caloric Ultramatic, Chambers, Detroit Jewell, Florence Custom Deluxe, Kenmore Twin Oven, Magic Chef, Maytag Dutch Oven , Montgomery Ward, Norge, Roper, Tappan and Welbuilt DeLuxe Other interesting reports in this issue include: Portable Typewriters ((Erika 10, Everest Jolson, Olympia DeLuxe SM3, Optima Elite 3, Remington Quiet-Riter, Remington TraveiRiter, Royal Quiet DeLux e , Smith-Corona Silent - Super, Underwood Deluxe Quiet Tab and the Underwood Leader). Car Radiator Ornaments, Automobile Anti-Freeze, Amana Refrigerator-Freezer Combination, Power Chain Saws (13 Brands). |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1956 | 32 | 28mb | $8.99 |
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Instructions for the Use and Care of the Hoover Electric Cleaner Model 450
Full owners manual for the Hoover model 450 upright vacuum cleaner. Includes instructions for the Hoover Dustette as well. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1933 | 16 | 13mb | $11.99 |
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How to enjoy convenient cooking with your General Electric Range
Full owners manual and use/care guide for all 1958 model General Electric electric ranges. Sections include: Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking and Complete care of your range. R line (1958) models include: J299R Spacemaker, J301R Spacemaker, J303R Spacemaker, J304R Spacemaker, J400R Leader, J403R Stewardess, J404R Airliner, J407R Speedster, J402R Stratoliner, J408R Liberator. If you are looking for the Service Manual for these ranges, it can be found here: 1958 General Electric Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 26 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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1966 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Full owner's manual and operating instructions to Kenmore washers 800, 70 and 600 series machines. 600dpi hi-res scan of manual. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 36 | 56mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Control-Tower Frigidaire Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the 1957 models of Frigidaire clothes dryers. Models DI-57, DD-57 and DS-57, Di-1-57. Complete servicing, troubleshooting and wiring diagrams. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 24 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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Use and Care / Westinghouse Laundromat Automatic Washer
Owners manual and operating instructions to Westinghouse Laundromat model L-9. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 36 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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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.