{"product_id":"rare-elna-green-grasshopper","title":"RARE ELNA Green Grasshopper Sewing Machine \u0026 Case","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Elna #1 “Grasshopper” Sewing Machine – c. 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Geneva, Switzerland | Original Case, Manual \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one is truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElna Model #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, affectionately known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Grasshopper,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most distinctive and historically important sewing machines of the 20th century. Produced in Switzerland from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940 to 1952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this particular machine dates to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd one look at it explains where its wonderful nickname came from. Its unmistakable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, compact body and folding knee-operated motor control reminded people of a grasshopper—and the name has followed this little machine ever since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1940, the Elna #1 represented a remarkably modern approach to home sewing. Developed with Swiss manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavaro SA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and engineer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamon Casas Robert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it was conceived as a lighter, portable and more practical alternative to the large cabinet-mounted sewing machines that dominated homes at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts engineering was equally impressive. The Grasshopper features an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall-metal drivetrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rotary hook with horizontal drop-in bobbin, internal bobbin case and standard 15×1 needle system. Its combination of steel and molded aluminum construction helped make it considerably more portable without sacrificing the solid engineering for which Swiss-made Elna machines became known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut perhaps one of the cleverest features is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal carrying case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case wasn't designed simply to protect the machine during transport. It ingeniously \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolds out to create an extended sewing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transforming the Grasshopper's free arm into a flat-bed sewing machine. For a machine designed more than 75 years ago, it is a wonderful example of thoughtful, innovative design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Grasshopper also comes with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal manual and tool box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an especially appealing find for an Elna enthusiast, vintage sewing-machine collector or anyone who appreciates exceptional mid-century industrial design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something incredibly charming about this little green machine. 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