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Acanthus Leaves Mother-of-Pearl variant

In use from 1881 up to 1885

In use for Classes:

  • 12 (New Family)
  • 13 (Medium)

This mother-of-pearl variant is a highly ornate, classical decal set featured primarily on class-12 late 19th-century machines. The intricate floral design makes great use of mother-of-pearl inlays to produce a shimmering, opulent finish on the machine bed. Mother-of-pearl decoration was applied in many different patterns, in some early cases at the discretion of the decorators.

Verified Machines

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Total n.: 2

Factories:

  • Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)
  • Kilbowie, Clydebank (Scotland, UK)

Verified Classes:

  • 12

Verified years: 1881 - 1885

Singer decal set Acanthus Leaves Mother-of-Pearl variant
Singer decal set Acanthus Leaves Mother-of-Pearl variant

Factories

FactoryTot. MachinesClassesYears
Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)1121881
Kilbowie, Clydebank (Scotland, UK)1121885

Classes

ClassTot. MachinesFactoriesYears
122Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA) / Kilbowie, Clydebank (Scotland, UK)1881–1885
1 Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)1881
1 Kilbowie, Clydebank (Scotland, UK)1885

About the data shown here

The information here about the use of decals in factories and classes is based on verified 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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