Hand ornamentation

Pearled

In use from 1879 up to 1883

In use for Classes:

15 (Improved Family)

The name of this decal comes from the ISMACS history of the Improved Family model.
Here they say that this machine, as it was launched in 1879, was only available as a treadle machine. They also state that it was probably the last Singer machine to be made with 'mother-of-pearl' inlays, like this ornate decoration.

Images from The J&P Lowrey Collection

Documented Machines

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Total n.: 1

Factories:

Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)

Documented Classes:

15

Documented years: 1883

Factories

Factory	Tot. Machines	Classes	Years
Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)	1	15	1883

Classes

Class	Tot. Machines	Factories	Years
15	1	Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)	1883

About the data shown here

The information here about the use of decals in factories and classes is based on “Documented Machines” currently recorded in our database. We currently do not have an official Singer source about which decals were in use where and when and on which machines.

Our dataset is continuously growing as new machines are documented and shared by collectors and researchers. As a result, the details presented here should be considered indicative and may be updated over time.

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