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Typewriter, Empire Type 1
c. 1910Subcollections
Overview
This is a small portable machine, bolted to a rectangular metal base, the associated carry case cover is missing.
The type bars on the Empire are spread out like a fan and thrust straight to the platen, to converge at a single point, when typing. With a double shift, each key gives three functions, uppercase, lowercase and a figure.
Historical information
It was manufactured by The Williams Manufacturing Co., which made sewing machines and typewriters in two factories, one in Montreal, Canada and the other in Plattsburgh, New York. In America it was called the Wellington typewriter.
Patented in 1892 by Wellington Parker Kidder of Mass. U.S.A
Manufactured by William MFG Co. Montreal, Canada
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.250
Item type
Office Equipment
Themes
Material
Cast Iron
Metal
Rubber
Width
330 mm
Height or length
245 mm
Depth
370 mm
Inscriptions and markings
The Empire
Empire Type 1
Keywords
Place made
Montreal, Canada
Year
Last modified
Tuesday, 22 August, 2023
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