VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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 | $7.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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1961 Philco Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here is the entire 1961 line of Philco automatic washers and dryers. 1961 was the first year Philco went to a perforated wash tub design but still utilizing the 1959-1960 12lb tub capacity and wobbling "High Frequency" agitator. Models include: W-2140, W-2100, DE-6140, DG-6140. Also included at end is the full 1961 price list for dealers. Please note there are a few duplicates of certain brochures in this pdf to capture everything we have found. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 15 | 30mb | $7.99 |
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1961 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete line of 1961 Philco Duomatic combination washer-dryers. Models include: C-716 (Left over design from 1960 models), C-714, C-712, C-710. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 10 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Duomatic Use and Care Book
Complete owner's manual to the top of the line 1963 Philco Duomatic model CE-734. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 16 | 12mb | $7.99 |
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1966 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1966 Easy Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1966 | 40 | 47mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Fax-Pac
Here is the official Whirlpool feature training book highlighting the 1968 Whirlpool washer, dryer, wringer washer and portable model lines. Whirlpool fans this beautiful book is definitely for you. This training series was similar to Frigidaire's VIP series which was given to appliance dealers to educate them of all the wonderful new features on Whirlpool appliances. Book contains beautiful images, cycle charts, graphics and comparisons for all aspects of the belt-drive washer and matching dryers and wringer washers. Introduces new "Decorator Front Panel" option with woodtone fronts! This item is scanned at 600dpi for super crisp clear text and images. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1966 | 43 | 121mb | $7.99 |
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GE Dishwasher GSD452 Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete Use and Care Guide packed with every GE GSD452 model dishwasher from the late 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1978 | 4 | 5mb | $7.99 |
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Crosley Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1954 Crosley front loading automatic washer. Includes quick start guide at end. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Crosley |
1954 | 47 | 64mb | $7.99 |
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The Maytag Art of Dependability Book
Illustrations on the following pages are of quality exhibits which are being, or have been, circulated through display cases in the Maytag plants and offices. These displays are used to inform employees how their own and other departments contribute to the quality of Maytag products. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1967 | 31 | 73mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Westinghouse automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 49 | 61mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Westinghouse clothes dryers from 1963. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 37 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Whirlpool Washer LAA5300-LAB5300 Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use and care guide to Whirlpool automatic washer models: LAA5300, LAA5305, LAB5300. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1972 | 26 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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Very First Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first automatic washer produced by Hotpoint. Model: LC2 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 50 | 37mb | $7.99 |
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1949-1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Parts Catalog
Here is the comprehensive parts catalog which includes parts diagrams, part numbers and full image of each model of the earliest Hotpoint automatic washers. Even includes the rare window lid Hotpoint washer! Models include: 10LC2, 20LC2, 21LC2, 10-20LC3, 10-20LH1, 10-20LH2, 5LH7, 10LH7, 10LH8, 10-LH11, 11-LH11, 12-LH11, 10-LH12, 12-LH12, 10-LJ2, 10LH3, 10LJ11, 12LJ11, 11LJ16, 10LK1, 10LK2, 10LK11, 12LK11. 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. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 124 | 60mb | $7.99 |
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1967 Whirlpool Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures highlighting the 1967 line of Whirlpool dishwashers. Models include: Built-in:
SRU-90, SRU-80, SRU-70, SRU-60
Portable: SRP-90, SRP-80, SRP-70, SRP-60, SRC-70 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1967 | 12 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Philco Wonder Wash Agitator Brochure
Here is a super cool brochure for the 1962 line of Philco automatic washers. Full feature chart included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1962 | 9 | 6mb | $7.99 |
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Very First Staber Automatic Washer Brochure and Operating Instructions
Here is the brochure, installation and operating instructions to the very first Staber Automatic Washer. The Staber was a USA made horizonal access top loading washer, the first produced horizonal access washer since the 1947-1952 Launderall/Horton washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Staber |
1993 | 11 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Easy Ring-of-Command Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are brochures for the Ring-of-Command line of Easy Automatic Washers. The Ring-of-Command machines utilized a pull ring on the control panel to advance the timer time-line. Models include: ACL, ABL and ASL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1962 | 6 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here the comprehensive service manual for the entire 1962 line of Easy Automatic Washers. Sections include: Specifications, Uncrating and Installation, Cycle of Operation, Operation of Suds-Saver system, Tools, Dismantling, Reassembly, Parts Replacement, Operating Mechanism, Adjustments, Troubleshooting and Wiring Diagrams/Schematics. Models include: ACL, ABL, ABL-S and ASL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1962 | 113 | 63mb | $7.99 |
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1975 Waste King Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to all 1975 Waste King dishwashers. Models include: 410, 510, 610, 710, 750 and 910. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1975 | 44 | 33mb | $7.99 |
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Post-War Bendix Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures produced by Bendix to show off all of their post-war front loading and top loading "Economat" vacuum squeeze dry washers. Front loading models include both bolt-down and newer "Gyromatic" machines with suspension systems. Models include: G, Updated G, G1, G-312, B, S, B-212, H, N-602. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1950 | 16 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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1961 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the 1961 line of Kelvinator "Orbital Action" automatic washers with Magic Minute. Full service, troubleshooting and parts information included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1961 | 83 | 113mb | $7.99 |
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Post-War Bendix Dryer and Ironer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures produced by Bendix to show off all of their automatic clothes dryers, both gas and electric as well as their mangle ironers. Dryer Models include: F, E-804 and E-805
Ironer Models include: D, J and L.
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Clothes Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1950 | 14 | 19mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line of Easy automatic washers. There are Hotpoint (Chicago factory made) solid-tub machines. Top-of-line machine has variable speed control! Full specifications and control panel images included for each model. Models include: WA-455, WA-444, WA-423, WA-422, WA-421, WA-411. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 16 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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General Electric Fans for 1961
Full brochure showing off the '61 line of GE Custom Automatic Box Fans, Window Fans, Floor Circulators, All-Purpose Fans, Vento-Glide Filter Fan and Oscillating Fans. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 6 | 6mb | $5.99 |
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1952 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1952 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Wringer Washers, Dryers and Mangle Ironers. 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 |
1952 | 140 | 58mb | $7.99 |
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Speed Queen Washer Model A39 Brochure and Installation Instructions
Here is the sales brochure and installation instructions for Speed Queen washer model A39. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 3 | 2mb | $5.99 |
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1972 Waste King Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use and care guide to all 1972 Waste King Dishwashers. Models include: SS/911 and SS/878. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1972 | 40 | 12mb | $7.99 |
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1954 Hotpoint Major Appliance Productgrams
1954 Hotpoint Productgrams cover Ranges, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers and Air Conditioners. Included in this document are 10 monthly issues from 1954. Hotpoint's Productgrams 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. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1954 | 264 | 90mb | $7.99 |
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Entire '74 Line of General Electric Clothes Dryers
These brochures highlight the entire 1974 GE Dryer line. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1974 | 13 | 22mb | $5.99 |
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Crosley Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1954 Crosley front loading automatic washer. Includes quick start guide at end. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Crosley |
1954 | 47 | 64mb | $7.99 |
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Beautiful 1961 Norge Washer Brochures
Here is the entire '61 line of solid-tub automatic washers from Norge. The top of the line models include the "Dispensomat" system. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1961 | 14 | 23mb | $5.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A406S
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $7.99 |
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The Frigidairian - Summer 1950
Here is a wonderful piece of Frigidaire history. It is the employee magazine of Frigidaire right at the start of their golden years. 48 pages full of interesting articles and photographs about the going's on in Dayton and around the country with Frigidaire. THE FRIGIDAIRIAN is issued periodically for the forty-odd thousand dealers and salesmen who handle and sell Frigidaire products throughout the United States. We are mailing this issue also to all Frigidaire employes. It contains so much timely information about Frigidaire and our sales organization who sell the products we build in Dayton, that we thought employes and members of their families would find it interesting. FRIGIDAIRE DIVISION |
Miscellaneous Published by: Frigidaire |
1950 | 49 | 61mb | $7.32 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - April Home Laundry Issue
Appliance Manufacturer 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 design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. Of particular interest: Speed Queen redesigns it's coin-op washers with 14 distinct changes. Norge changes automatic washers cabinets to zinc clad steel. Packaged laundry centers by Westinghouse and Hotpoint. Including a Westinghouse Laundromat and sink combo built right over the washer. Hotpoint drying cabinet. Hotpoint's high controls and automatic bulk bins that dispense detergent, bleach and softener automatically! I'm not sure if any of these came into full production. |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1960 | 140 | 60mb | $12.99 |
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Speed Queen Compact Combo Service Manual
Speed Queen's combination washer-dryer was called the "Compact Combo" as it was only 25 5/8" wide. Here is the complete service manual to this super rare machine. Sections include: Specifications, Timer Chart, Wiring Diagram, Pre-Installation, Installation, Service Procedures, Testing Procedures, Adjustments and Service Helps. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 1962 | 25mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Westinghouse clothes dryers from 1963. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 37 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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1959 Kenmore Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is an absolutely beautiful sales brochure showing the entire line of 1959 Sears Kenmore Automatic Washers, Dryers, Combination Washer-Dryers and Wringer Washers. Scanned at 600dpi for a super high resolution scan of these wonderful brochures. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 27 | 109mb | $9.99 |
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Catalog of Replacement Parts for 12 Series KitchenAid Dishwashers
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. Models include KD-12, KD-22, KD-32, KD-42 and KD-52. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1960 | 40 | 18mb | $14.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges from 1959. Models include: RCI-75-59, RI-55-59, RCD-71-59, RD-20-59 and RS-10-59. Sections include:
Control Panel Controls, Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Cleaning and Care, Pull 'n Clean Oven, Special Information, Accessories and Before you call service.
Also included is the 8 page instructions on how to use the Rotisserie Attachment. If you are looking for the comprehensive service manual to these ranges it is located here: 1959 Frigidaire Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 52 | $9.99 | |
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Whirlpool Washer LAA5300-LAB5300 Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use and care guide to Whirlpool automatic washer models: LAA5300, LAA5305, LAB5300. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1972 | 26 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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The Small Appliance and Housewares Department at John Plain
Here is the wonderful small appliance and housewares department of the catalog pages from John Plain in '69. We see so many of these great things from famous name brands at estate sales to this day. Products include: cookware, bakeware, canisters, ice crushers, can openers, timers, cutlery, coffee makers and grinders, mixers, blenders, electric knifes, electric skillets, toasters, waffle makers, roasters, irons, etc. Brands include: Mirro, Club, Revere, Randall, Regal, Presto, Farberware, Flint, Pantry Queen, Cosco, Rival, Beauty Ware, West Bend, Moulinex, Lux, Ekco, Dazey, Oster, Sunbeam, Toastmaster, KitchenAid, Ronson, Panasonic, Hamilton Beach, Westinghouse, General Electric, Nesco, Proctor-Silex and many more! |
Miscellaneous Published by: John Plain Catalog |
1969 | 41 | 52mb | $6.24 |
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Apex Sprial Dasher Agitator automatic washer Service Manual
Very rare service manual showing mechanical details and specifications for Apex's back and forth agitator washer design. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1956 | 30 | 15mb | $7.99 |
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1977 Hotpoint Appliances Catalog
Here is a complete product catalog from Hotpoint showing their complete line of major appliances. Photos, descriptions and detailed specifications are included. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1977 | 52 | 83mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Service Beacon - July 1965
Westinghouse Service Beacons were produced bi-monthly to pass on extra appliance service information to dealers and service personnel. This issue covers, Laundry, Ranges, Refrigeration, Kitchen Utilities/Dishwashers and Room Air-Conditioners. |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 24 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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1967 Philco Top-Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive parts and service manual for 1967 Philco Top-Loading Portable Dishwashers. Models include: KP12G2, KP14G4 and KP18G6. Sections include Installation and Full Specifications, Timer Sequence Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Service Procedures, Trouble-shooting, Parts Lists and Detailed Service Illustrations. |
Dishwashers Published by: Philco |
1967 | 52 | 27mb | $7.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new 1957 Frigidaire Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1957 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include:
Imperial: RI-70-57 and RI-60-57 Deluxe: RD-45-57, RDG-45-57 and RD-25-57 Super: RS-15-57 and RS-10-57 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 40 | 22mb | $9.99 |
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Fast Moving Parts for Vintage Automatic Washers
This is the first of many service and parts guides I plan on producing for us collectors of vintage appliances. This one consists of images, names and part numbers of commonly stocked parts for vintage automatic washers in 1960. There are also many dryer parts and some dishwasher parts thrown in. This is great reference tool for anyone who has vintage machines and needs to look for parts as the part numbers are sometimes vital in your search. Brands included: ABC-Kelvinator, Apex, Bendix-Crosley-Philco, Easy, Frigidaire, General Electric, Hotpoint, James, Kenmore-Whirlpool, Maytag, Norge-Hamilton, Speed Queen, Thor and Westinghouse. Also includes parts for timers, heating elements, switches, solenoids, water/oil seals and water mixing valves. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Automaticwasher |
1960 | 100 | 66mb | $7.99 |
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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.