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01-29-2012, 12:25 PM

#11

Morag

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Found out my 99K was born in Clydebank Scotland in the Kilbowie plant in 1955..

01-29-2012, 03:00 PM

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Vintage.Singers.NYC

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Hi Shirley, that's a model 15-90 you've got. Dawn, that's a "JC" on your 15-91, manufactured at the Singer plant in Quebec.

- Rain

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Blog
http://vssmb.blogspot.com/

01-29-2012, 03:01 PM

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DawnFurlong

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ

I agree with Charlee that it looks like a C. The Singer site in the OP didn't tell me anything either, although I printed the certificate. I have a Model 15 also. The serial number was released in 1935 in a block of 35000. My father bought the machine new for my mother shortly after they were married in October 1936. How do I tell which version of a model 15 it is?

In a different post, a link to this site was provided: http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/vi...ingers_30.html

Lots of great information in identifying which particular machine you have. Though I don't remember if it got into the particulars of a 15-90 versus a 15-91. I think I would be better able to tell the differences between a 66, 99, 201 and 15 series though after reading it all.

01-29-2012, 03:03 PM

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DawnFurlong

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage.Singers.NYC

Hi Shirley, that's a model 15-90 you've got. Dawn, that's a "JC" on your 15-91, manufactured at the Singer plant in Quebec.

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine Blog
http://vssmb.blogspot.com/

Thank you Rain! So funny - my post and yours just crossed paths. I was actually referencing your site!!! Learned a lot yesterday...

01-29-2012, 03:48 PM

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ShirlinAZ

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Thanks, Rain. I went to your blog, and it created more questions. I will PM you.

01-30-2012, 08:27 AM

#16

KatFish

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Thanks for the links. I have 16 Vintage Singers, and I love to play with them all.

01-30-2012, 08:37 AM

#17

happyquiltmom

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Very helpful links!

I have 3 vintage Singers: a 401A, which I use most; a featherweight Centennial edition 1951, which I take to classes and retreats - what a little gem!; and a model 27 treadle fiddle base with coffin case built in 1889, this one needs some work.