Only the older Featherweights have the scroll plate. About 1950 or so, Singer started using the striated face (striped) faceplate as it was cheaper to produce. The last Featherweights (white or tan ones) had no face plate at all. If you read up on the history of Featherweights, you will discover other small differences as well (style of accessory tray, case, placement of light switch etc.)All of this makes for great reading if you are in love with the machine.