This is an Underwood brand typewriter. The typewriter is made of black metal. The text, "No. 3 UNDERWOOD STANDARD TYPEWRITER/ 12 IN." appears on the front. Model number 3 was produced from 1900-1930 this 12in model was one of the most popular at the time. The typewriter measures 10.5" (h) x 18" (w) x 14" (d).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1900 - 1930
Notes
Date: 1929 circa
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Typewriter
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Writing Devices
Nomenclature Class
Written Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
Parts
Count
1
Provenance
Notes
This was given to him by his father who was an agent for Burlington R.R. It had been used in an agent's office. Father- Earl R. McGuire.