Ohio Machines
Machines associated with the Ohio area
Provenance and History
Current owner's great-grandmother's sewing machine. The owner's great-grandmother was born in 1919. This machine would have been an unusually valuable resource for the ancestral owner and may have been acquired second‑hand.
Video Documentation
This short video provides close-up views of the machine, useful for confirming decals, serial placement, and overall condition.
Source: YouTube Shorts. Used here for documentation purposes.
Condition and Evidence of Use
Cabinet restoration is needed. The knee push‑bar may not be present. The wiring is dated and restoration is advised. The pot motor is a serviceable unit; carbon brushes can be replaced if needed. This machine can be brought back to working order. Adoption assumes care in preserving original condition or following an ethical restoration process.
Current Status
Status: In care
Location: Ohio collection
Stewardship Notes
This machine is available for adoption in the North‑East Ohio area. Please contact The Sewing Machine Orphanage to inquire. Pickup arrangements can be made only once the application for adoption has been completed and approved. Thank you for your consideration.
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 The organization maintains the world's finest archive of sewing machine manuals, advertisements, patents, and historical documents—all available to members.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.