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hi  i have just b ought an old hand singer sewing machine.  It is a 99k(it says this on machine) nut it does not have any serial number. Why is this??. Also i have seen other machines which state they are 99k, but they have a serialn number in a metal tag fixed on them. Wher would i find any information on my machine?

thankyou karen bilton

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Hello Karen.  As my bio states, I don't know much about sewing machines, only antique sewing tools.  There are many internet sites on sewing machines that will help you with researching your machine.  Google antique sewing machines and you will have plenty to keep you busy  :-)  Barbara

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Barbara K. Acchino

Experience

I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Organizations
ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

Publications
"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

Education/Credentials
I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

Awards and Honors
TCI's President's Award

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