Name/Title
Henry H. Meyers' Knob operated Merritt Typewritter, c. 1894Entry/Object ID
1982.61.1Description
Acc. No. 82.61.1
Subject Category: Architects
Date or Period: C. 1894
Object: Typewriter & case
Description: Knob operated typewriter (without keys) on nickel plated frame with raised lettering stating "Merritt Typewriter" (manufacturer's trade name). The nickel plated paper rest has incised lettering stating "United States Pat. Feb. 11, 1890." The machine is attached to a wooden base (maple) and has a matching oblong (removable) cover (same wood & varnish finish). The wooden base has incised serial numbers "6648."
Size: (base) L-6 x W-12¼ inches. H-5¼ inches.
History of Object: Typewriter of H. H. Meyers (1894) noted resident Alameda architect.
The late Mr. Meyers designed such buildings as the Twin Towers, Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church, Posey Tube entrance, Veteran's Building, etc.
Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers (daughter of H. H. Meyers)
2021 Alameda Ave.
City
Date: 12-20-82
