Old 01-16-2014, 03:37 AM
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the 15-88, 89, 90 are all the same machine, the last two digits denote the power source

88 - Treadle
89 - Hand Crank
90 - External motor

I converted an 88 to a 90 and gave it to a 12 year old budding sewest. Along with a full set of attachments, and she loves the machine. I've still got the treadle base out in the shed - the wood was ruined.

The 91 is the same basic machine, but has the potted motor on it.

According to ismacs, Singer made this style from 33-41, and the potted motor version from 30-56.

Most of the ones before that are the 15-30 group, made from 1895 to 1933, though there are a few other variations of Domestic machines in there.
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