Typewriter cover
Underwood Typewriter Co.
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, plywood and rexine
Measurements
315 mm (W)310 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Bridgeport
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17774.2
Summary
Black rexine covered plywood cover for typewriter (NT17774.1). A headed label reading; WARRANTY / The Underwood Typewriter Company GUARANTEES New Underwood / Portable Against Original Defects in Material or Workmanship, For a period / of SIX MONTHS from purchase date by customer ( the details of Guarantee continue but it is not completed). Leather handle on cover, and a lock but no key. Paper delivery label attached with string reads; WRAXALL / Tyntesfield / NR BRISTOL. Locking plate inscribed; U. T. Co.
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