standard typewriter; cover

Name/Title

standard typewriter; cover

Entry/Object ID

1995.039.003 a-b

Description

a. Typewriter - Underwood standard upright, not electric. Model #11. Machine serial number #4363615-11 - (on metal strip next to right ribbon holder). On back of machine, stamped in gold: 'Underwood - Product of Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co. Protected by United States and foreign Patents. Made in U.S.A.' No date. Machine has a high carriage but it is not longer than the width of the machine. "Underwood" stamped on back odf carriage and "11" stamped below on either side - all in gold. To the left of 'Underwood" is a drawing of the typewriter in black and gold on a red U-shaped design outlined in black and gold. Typewriter is black, all metal. 1920's. b. Black heavy plastic cover "Royal" in silver lettering.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Helps, Jim

Notes

Accession Date: 08-Jun-95 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

typewriter; cover, standard typewriter; cover

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

July 4, 1997

Update Date

May 22, 2024