Manual typewriter
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16332
Summary
Typewriter, upright manual, business full-size, metal framed. Black ribbon in place. Label on back paper guide plate on top reads; UNDERWOOD / MADE IN ENGLAND. Logo incorporating a globe with wings reads; SPEEDS THE / UNDERWOOD / WORLD'S BUSINESS. On the back is a black stick on label with gold writing reading; BEAM WESTERN / BRISTOL 715241 CHELTENHAM 31481 / GLOUCESTER 32686 HEREFORD 3908 / SWINDON 34605 / BEAM / BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND METHODS / UNDERWOOD. Also included is a ridged rubber typewriter pad, a white plastic typewriter cover and a white plastic zipped bag.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Underwood Typewriter Co. , manufacturer