Manual typewriter
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
222 x 605 mm; 340 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16332.1
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.
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