Paperclip Variant
In use from 1932 up to 1934
In use for Classes:
- 201
- 301
This design shows a border with a classical geometric pattern, featuring repeating Greek meanders at right-angle turns. This border forms a continuous, interlocking band, while the more common Paperclip decals feature instead smooth, elongated S-curves separated from each other.
Seeing the patent from 1932, this might be the original first version of the Paperclip decals
Patents:
- 13/12/1932, Patent n. USD88671 "Design for a decalcomania transfer sheet" by Cornelius R. Powers and Lillian M. Koubek (Pdf) - The design features the Paperclip decals, but with a Greek meander border that's proper of a style that's less common on machines. The most commonly seen Paperclip border features a series of smooth, elongated S-curves, while in the patent is featured a continuous meander pattern.
Documented Machines
(What does it mean?)Total n.: 2
Factories:
Documented Classes:
- 201
Documented years: 1932 - 1934
