99K
Sewing machine, Model 99K
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 99K Manual
Singer 99K Instruction Manual (PDF)
Original instruction manual for the Singer 99K portable electric sewing machine, available through the International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society archive.
Singer 99 Manual (PDF)
Alternative manual for the Singer 99 and 99K sewing machines, covering additional features and variations, also 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 The organization maintains the world's finest archive of sewing machine manuals, advertisements, patents, and historical documents—all available to members.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.