At that time I was 10 years old, and we were still living in Dallas,Texas. The 1968 Kenmore 800 alphabet washer in alvacado was still in use, along with a 1974,or 75 Kenmore dryer also in alvacado with the console that preceeded the black face they used many years after. The washer lasted until 1993, and the dryer lasted until 1999. I say that was a good long life for both of them. I just wish they would make appliances like they used to, with pride, and excelent workmanship that would last a good long time again.