Typewriter [Royal]

Object detail

Accession number

F1478.2004

Maker

Royal Typewriter Company Incorporated
R E Robotham and Company

Description

The typewriter is set into a black, wooden case, lined with black fabric which has small rubber feet on the back and base. There is a carry handle and latch on the front of the box. Typewriter is locked into case, square in shape and painted black. Has round, black keys with white letters. Three adjustment switches on the front. The type carriage is separated from the main body of the typewriter.

Marks

ROYAL / ROYAL TYPEWITER CO., INC. NEW YORK. / MADE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. / PROTECTED BY AMERICAN / AND FOREIGN PATENTS. Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Royal Typewriter Company Incorporated et al. Typewriter [Royal], F1478.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Typewriter Tools & Equipment for Communication Written Communication T&E Writing Devices

Production place

New York United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Printing and bookbinding Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

White Light Black Office supplies Office equipment Gas Composite material Metal Space bar Fashion accessory

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