Typewriter [Remington]
Maker and role
New Zealand Rail, Attributed to
Remington Typewriter Company, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1924
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Object detail
Accession number
2011.301
Description
A black metal manual typewriter on a wooden base '10 Remington Standard 10' with a black metal case 'Remington' that lifts off and has a wooden handle at top. The keys are white with 5 red keys at the centre top row. There is a red and black ribbon stretched across the key press.
Brief History
This typewriter is thought to be from a New Zealand Railways typing pool.
Marks
'10 Remington Standard 10' Maker's Mark
'MADE AT ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A' Maker's Mark
'Remington' Maker's Mark
'MADE AT ILION, NEW YORK, U.S.A' Maker's Mark
'Remington' Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Credit Line
New Zealand Rail et al. Circa 1924. Typewriter [Remington], 2011.301. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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