Underwood Typewriter

© Key West Art & Historical Society

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Underwood Typewriter

Entry/Object ID

2025.20.0016a

Description

Manual desktop typewriter manufactured by Underwood, featuring a substantial metal frame, wide paper carriage, and mechanical QWERTY keyboard. The typewriter represents the standard office machines produced by Underwood for commercial and personal use during the twentieth century.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940 - circa 1950

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Typewriter, Manual

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Typewriter

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Devices

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

13 in

Depth

13-1/2 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2025.20.0016