

The first numeral indicates the year built. A BB prefix identifies machines built at the Anderson factory in South Carolina.Ī later serial numbering system at Anderson uses single letter prefixes to identify the production line. An AT prefix identifies machines built at the Elizabeth factory in New Jersey. The serial number of the machine is located on the underneath of the bed casting, at the head end of the machine, and is visible through an opening in the bottom cover. Some Fashion Mate Series Manuals are poor in picture quality.that is factory and not me, again, no refunds on manuals offered.
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Instead they were usually decalled - or badged - with Western sounding names at the request of the various distributors or retailers who imported them. These units seldom had any maker's marks on them to identify them as Japanese as imports from that country were considered in those days to be inferior to Western goods. Many Japanese manufacturers produced versions, which were almost all identical and destined for export to North America and Europe, at prices that severely undercut those of established makers in the target markets. As the 15 was an old design by this time, it is unlikely any components were covered by existing patents, even if Singer had wished to contest the action.
