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Franklin Deluxe Rotary - Circa 1938
Franklin Deluxe Rotary - Circa 1938
Kelli


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Challenge: Right Angles II (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Challenges 2011
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Date: Nov 5, 2011
Date Uploaded: Nov 5, 2011

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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11/16/2011 06:10:25 PM
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

I'd hold onto it for a while, cool machine. :-)

R.

Message edited by author 2011-11-16 18:14:12.
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11/15/2011 09:57:11 AM
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 ;)
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11/14/2011 01:04:21 AM
Well seen, & good B&W. Thanks, but you can keep the machine.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/13/2011 02:57:41 PM
nice machine but strange feeling...
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11/12/2011 09:51:24 PM
Interesting image, but there seems to be a lot of artifacts from processing. Maybe over sharpening?
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11/09/2011 03:08:12 PM
Very good idea and photo !!!
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11/08/2011 12:12:19 PM
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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11/07/2011 04:50:31 AM
well found and composed, but seriously oversharpened, leaving a lot of artefacts
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