TYPEWRITER, Underwood
T1977.375
Belonged to Bishop C.L. Riley (October 10 1888 to 1 April 1971). "25 impressed under front bar of base of frame. Label on rear "Master \ Grade \ REMANUFACTURED \ UNDERWOOD \ NEW YORK \ The Wholesale Typewriter Co. New York" Serial No. (topframe R.H. S., under carriage) 4 761 168 - 11. From reference Wilfred A. Beeching Century of the typewriter (1974, London), page 217. Model appears to be No. 6, 1938.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1977.375 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 Nov 1977 |
Material
| Steel/Metal | various metals, principally steel |
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Measurement
| length | 420mm |
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| width | 320mm |
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| height | 240mm |
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