Singer 15-91
Singer Manufacturing Company, Model 15-91 sewing machine
Provenance and History
Information about this machine's history and provenance is being documented.
Condition and Evidence of Use
Information about this machine's condition and evidence of use is being documented.
Current Status
Status: In care
Location: The Sewing Machine Orphanage, Devon, Alberta
Resources and References
Singer 15-91 History and Resources
Code Cat Corner: History of Singer & 15-91
A comprehensive article detailing the history and development of the Singer 15-91 model, including information about the 15 series' long production run from 1879 through the 1950s, the unique potted electric motor design introduced on the 15-91, and extensive resources for dating, maintaining, and understanding this iconic sewing machine model.
Singer 15-91 Manual
Singer 15-91 Manual (PDF)
Original operation and maintenance manual for the Singer 15-91, available through the International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society archive.
International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society (ISMACS)
About ISMACS
ISMACS is the leading international authority on early sewing machine history, founded in 1985 by a small group of English collectors and now with members across every continent. The organization maintains the world's finest archive of sewing machine manuals, advertisements, patents, and historical documents—all available to members. ISMACS is recognized and regularly consulted by media, museums, and institutions worldwide. The Society produces a professional magazine featuring research findings, restoration tips, auction details, and detailed histories of pioneering sewing machine companies. Members benefit from annual conventions, auctions, and a welcoming community of world-leading collectors dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of sewing machines.