VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1961 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Kenmore automatic washer 700 series/11471 series models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 20 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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1970-1973 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970's. Models include:
SVU60, SVU70, SVU80, SVU90, SVU100, SWU60, SWU70, SWU80, SWU90, SWU100, SVF60 SVF70 SVF8O, SVF90, SVF100, SWF60 SWF70 SWF8O, SWF90, SWF100, SWF100-2, SXU300-0, SXU300-1, SXU300-2, SXU300-3, SXU300-4, SXU301-0, SXU325-0, SXU325-1, SXU325-2, SXU330-0, SXU330-1, SXU350-0, SXU400-0, SXU400-1, SXU400-2, SXU400-3, SXU400-4, SXU430-0, SXU440-0, SXU440-1, SXU450-1, SXU500-0, SXU500-1, SXU500-2, SXU500-3, SXU500-4, SXU500-5, SXU530-0, SXU530-1, SXU530-2, SXU530-3, SXU600-0, SXU600-1, SXU600-2, SXU600-3, SXU600-4, SXU600-5, SXF300, SXF300-1, SXF300-3, SXF300-4, SXF325-0, SXF325-1, SXF325-2, SXF330-0, SXF300-1, SXF350-0, SXF400-0, SXF400-1, SXF400-2, SXF400-3, SXF400-4, SXF430-0, SXF440-0, SXF440-1, SXF450-0, SXF500-0, SXF500-1, SXF500-2, SXF500-3, SXF500-4, SXF500-5, SXF530-0, SXF530-1, SXF600-0, SXF600-1, SXF600-2, SXF600-3, SXF600-4, SXF600-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1973 | 185 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Frigidaire Appliances Catalog
Here is a fun catalog showing off all of Frigidaire's appliance line for 1972. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1972 | 24 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Laundromat Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 39mb | $11.99 |
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1951 General Electric Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to AW-5 Series of General Electric automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 16 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Clothes Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 24 | 27mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Automatic Washers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: A112, A212, A312, A412, A512, A612, A712, A510, A610, A710, A810, A110, A210, A310, A410, A806, A608, A408, A308, A208. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 158 | 165mb | $14.99 |
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1996 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Full brochure highlighting the 1996 line of Maytag Dependable Care Washers and Dryers. Full images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1996 | 14 | 33mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Clothes Dryer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Dryers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: DE212, DG212, DE312, DG312, DE412, DG412, DE512, DG512, DE110, DG110, DE210, DG210, DE410, DG410, DE510, DG510, DE610, DG610, DE710, DG5710, DE810, DG810, DE91, DE106, DG106, DE107, DG107, DE308, DG308, DE309, DG309, DE408, DG408, DE409, DG409, DE608, DG608, DE808, DG808. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 158 | 154mb | $14.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Dishwashers Brochure
Sales literature brochure highlighting in the 1988 line of Whirlpool dishwashers. Models include: DU1099XT DU72DOXS DU74DOXS DU76DOXS DU78DOXS DU810DXT DUBJDOXT DU8500XT DU8700XT DU89DOXT DU9000XR DU9500XS DU9700XR
Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 24 | 56mb | $8.99 |
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1966 Whirlpool Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Full Use and Care Guide along with installation instructions to Whirlpool dishwasher models SPU80 and SPC200. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1966 | 11 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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1973 Whirlpool Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Full Use and Care Guide to Whirlpool dishwasher model SDF7000 and SDU7000. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1973 | 16 | 33mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LCC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LCC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LLC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LLC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1954 Norge Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures highlighting Norge's 1954 line of automatic washers, semi-automatic washers and clothes dryers. Suggested retail price list at end of file. Models include: Automatic washers: AW450, AW-425, AW-422SP, AW-410 Semi-Automatic washers: AW-405 Dryers: AG-730, AE-620, AG-710, AE-610. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 20 | 66mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washer A702-A702S Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every Maytag A702/A702S (S is the suds-saver model) from the early 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 22 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Combination Washer-Dryer Facts Manual
Here is the very rare Facts Manual produced by Speed Queen when they introduced their Washer-Dryer combination machine to highlight all the features and conveniences of having one machine do both the washing and drying. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete use/care guide and owners manual to Kelvinator Automatic washer model AW-2 and Semi-automatic washer model SW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 32 | 30mb | $11.99 |
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1965 General Electric Automatic Washer Operating Guide
Here is complete operating instructions and use/care guide to GE washer models WA-832A and WA-837A. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 26 | 51mb | $11.99 |
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Brochure to the Very First Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Here is a wonderful brochure Whirlpool produced back in '47 when they introduced their very first automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1947 | 12 | 38mb | $11.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure from Westinghouse showing off their new 1950 model Laundromat model L-5. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 16 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1987 Whirlpool Laundry Products Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers. Models include washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS LA5400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LA3800XS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS. dryers: LE/G2000XS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1987 | 24 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beuatiful brochures for the 1960 line of Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: LW090, LW070, LW060, LW050, LW0506, LW030, LW025. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 16 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures highligting the 1960 line of Hotpoint clothes dryers. Modes Include: LC090, LB090, LB070, LB050, LB030 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 10 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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1947 Launderall Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is a very rare find, the Owners Manual, Operating Instructions Wall Chart and Warranty to the Launderall automatic washer which was the first horizontal access top loading automatic washer in the USA and possibly the world. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Launderall |
1947 | 23 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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JCPenny Clothes Dryer Service Cover Art
Here is a compilation of service and parts manual cover art showing many models of JCPenny Clothes Dryers. Models from the mid 1960's through the early 1970's. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: JCPenny |
1964 | 12 | 7mb | $12.99 |
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1976 Chambers Built-In Appliances Brochure
Here is another great brochure highlighting the '76 line of Chambers appliances. Products include Gas and Electric Built-in and Drop-In Ovens, Gas and Electric Surface Cooktops, Refrigerators-Freezers, Automatic Dishwashers, Waste Disposers and Ventilation Hoods. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1958 | 6 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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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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Consumer Bulletin - October 1962
For October of '62 Consumer Bulletin tests "Flair" style High-Oven electric ranges. In this issue they provide a full story and full ratings on their test results of the following models: Frigidaire Custom Imperial Flair, General Electric Americana, Kenmore Classic, Tappen Fabulous 400 and the Westinghouse Continential. Other interesting reports in this issue include: A further look at popular breakfast cereals, What goes into modern chewing gums?, Should you "dry clean" your car- or wash it with water, in the time-honored way?, Stereo FM (multiplex) adapters, Selecting a Shotgun, Tire gauges and "Runless" nylons. Also "The sun tan may be unfashionable one of these days. The danger of skin cancer will soon eliminate today's sun tan as a status symbol". |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1962 | 44 | 49mb | $8.99 |
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Important Drying Tips on the proper use of your Frigidaire Dryer
Here are some useful suggestions on how to get the maximum benefit from your new Frigidaire 1-18 Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1971 | 4 | 4mb | $11.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1976 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: R-30, RG-35, RGC-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C, REG-637V, REG-639CV, R-42, RGC-45, RE-45, RE-47. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 88 | 51mb | $14.99 |
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Ronson Small Appliance Brochures
Here is a wonderful set of brochures highlighting some of their appliance line from the mid 1970's. Products include: Ronson Can-Do, Quintisserie Rotisserie, Hair Dryers, Electric Toothbrushes. |
Small Appliances Published by: Ronson |
1974 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-10 Automatic Dishwasher Brochure and Owners Manual
Here is true history for Hobart/KitchenAid home dishwashers. An absolutely beautiful brochure highlighting all the features of the KitchenAid's first dishwasher produced for residential installations as well as the entire Owners Manual and Operating Instructions! Check out the stainless steel racks, a rare KitchenAid for sure. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1954 | 28 | 23mb | $9.99 |
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1985 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1985 line of Maytag dishwashers and food waste disposers. Models include: Dishwashers: WU1000, WU902, WU702, WU502, WU302, WC702-302, WU202. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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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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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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Consumer Bulletin - February 1958
Consumer Bulletin magazine was a product rating company that was started in 1928. This issue contains full descriptions/story, ratings and charts for 1958 Automatic Dishwashers. Brands rated include: American Kitchens, Frigidaire, General Electric, Hotpoint, James, Kelvinator, KitchenAid, RCA Whirlpool, Westinghouse and Youngstown. The brands are segregated between Recommended and Intermediate. Before you read the article see if you can guess which brands will be put in which category. To my surprise I got it completely wrong! Other ratings include: Those unreadable labels on food packages Motor scooters from Europe The 1958 Rambler- Discussion and rating How to choose a pair of binoculars Hazardous new electric teapots A word of caution for car owners Adhesives for household use Electronic organs for the home, with ratings of spinet models Safeguarding electrical equipment by grounding New 35 mm. cameras and slide projectors Moisture in fuel oil tanks Electric lamp bulbs The heating system of your school and its controls |
Miscellaneous Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1958 | 40 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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Whirlpool Wringer Washer Service Manual - 1961 to 1971
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool wringer washers from 1961 thru 1971. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Pre-Delivery and Installation Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Wringer Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1971 | 42 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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1956 Philco Agitator Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Philco agitator washers, pre-Automagic models. Models include: W266, W264, W262, W268. Sections include: Installation, Specifications, Major Assemblies, Service Procedures, Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting, Supplement model information. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1956 | 41 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Air Conditioner Brochures
Styling, Feature and specification brochures for the 1957 Hotpoint AC line. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 10 | 25mb | $8.99 |
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Look for that Hotpoint Difference
Here is an oversized poster book from Hotpoint specifically for dealers and showrooms highlighting their '58 line of Electric Ranges, Refrigerators, Freezers, Combination Washer-Dryer, Automatic Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Disposers, Television Sets, Air Conditioners, Microwave Oven and Customline Kitchen Appliances. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 24 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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1962 Kelvinator Room Air Conditioner Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures from Kelvinator highlighting the Spacette, Custom, Magic Mount and Giant models. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Kelvinator |
1962 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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1980 Magic Chef Home Appliances Catalog
Here is a catalog from Magic Chef showing off their entire 1980 line of home appliances. Products include: Gas and Electric Ranges,
Drop in Ranges,
Wall Ovens, Cooktops, Microwave Wall Ovens, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Disposers, Compactors, Range Hoods, Air Conditioners. |
Full Catalog Published by: Magic Chef |
1980 | 32 | 39mb | $8.99 |
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1959 Westinghouse Roll-About Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is a rare find, complete owners manual to the Westinghouse portable top-loading dishwashers of the late 1950s. Models include: PDW-103 and PDW-102. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 20 | 13mb | $11.99 |
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The Look of Quality
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 1984 line of GE washers and dryers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1984 | 6 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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Welbilt Gas and Electric Ranges plus Under-Counter Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure from Welbilt highlighting their line of gas and electric ranges plus their line of dishwashers in the mid 1980s. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Welbilt |
1984 | 8 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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Speed Queen High-Security Coin-Op Washer Brochure
Here is a great piece of sales literature from Speed Queen's highlighting their Coin-Operated washer's security and high-quality features. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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The Maytag Dependability Story
This is another wonderful and rare piece of history. It was produced to explain the many proceeses involved in producing an automatic washer, dryer and combination washer-dryer utilized at Maytag's Newton, IA factory. This large format book (8.5 x 9) is filled with 20 rare full size photos of the major processes in the factory along with full descriptions of what you are seeing, such as: Maytag wash baskets must be properly balanced so they will spin smoothly during the water extraction phase of the cycle. The balancer, shown in this photograph, will indicate on a dial just where the additional weights must be added to the balancing ring to provide the specified smooth spin. No guess work here; every Maytag tub is scientifically balanced. MAYTAG DEPENDABILITY means accuracy and precision in every step of the manufacturing process. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 60 | 37mb | $8.99 |
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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.