Lotus (or Egyptian)
In use from 1902 up to 1935
In use for Classes:
- 66
This decal set has ornamental gold flower patterns featuring scrollwork, red accents and an Egyptian-inspired design.
Intricate, stylized lotus flower artwork is arranged in symmetrical layouts across the bed and pillar. Small pops of red coloring highlighting parts of the flowers and borders.
The application for the patent filed by Robert Whyte in 1903 speaks about "comprises a set of several separate and disconnected parts or figures, all representing conventionally in the same general style the Egyptian lotus flower in various stages of development". This patent was filed in the USA, by a designer from Scotland.
It's usually found on 66K machines made in Kilbowie (Scotland, UK), but also documented on 66 machines made in Elizabethport (NJ, USA).
Patents:
- 07/04/1903, Patent n. USD36282 "Design for a decalcomania transfer-sheet" by Robert Whyte (Pdf)
Documented Machines
(What does it mean?)Total n.: 17
Factories:
- Elizabethport, New Jersey (USA)
- Kilbowie, Clydebank (Scotland, UK)
Documented Classes:
- 66
Documented years: 1905 - 1935
