The Sewing Machine Orphanage

Crank 1

Sewing machine, Crank model

Crank 1

Sewing machine, Crank model

Crank 1 sewing machine main view
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Identification

Manufacturer: Singer

Model: 28k

Serial Number: P297796

Estimated Date: July–December 1900

Country of Manufacture: Kilbowie, Clydebank, Scotland

Quantity Allotted: 130000

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 28 Manual

Singer 28 Manual (PDF)
Original instruction manual for the Singer 28k hand-crank and treadle sewing machines, available through the International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society archive.

Singer 27k & 28k Vibrating Shuttle Manual (Form K 204, PDF)
Alternative manual for the Singer 27k and 28k Vibrating Shuttle sewing machines, 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 The organization maintains the world's finest archive of sewing machine manuals, advertisements, patents, and historical documents—all available to members.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.