A related site is Burch Popcorn Machine. Although not as complete as
this site, its goal is the same. Burch Manufacturing Company was the name
used until Manley changed its name in 1940.
Starting in the 1930s, Burch had a Store Model. It consisted of an
enclosure that a person could go into to make and sell popcorn. On one
end of the stand was the popcorn popper and the popcorn could be sold out of
a window in the middle. Here is an image of the Store Model from a 1930s Burch
Catalog.
A 1950 Store Model has surfaced. It is labeled as Manley Model 50.
This would imply that this stand was made in 1950. You can see the
similarities to the 1930s version. The stand itself appears to almost
perfectly match the catalog image. A close examination of the
following photos indicates some of the hardware for an awning is present.
This Model 50 has a Cascade Kettle that was introduced around 1950 and is
the standard kettle for the Aristocrat models. The Store Model
measures 45" wide x 85" long x 95" tall.
Photos courtesy of Kevin Seward, Bill Downs Auction Service, Inc.,
www.downsauction.com.
Here are some additional images from the new owner--Audra Meffod:
