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Smith-Premier No.1 Typewriter

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Smith-Premier No.1 Typewriter

Category

Communication

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Written Communication T&E - Writing Devices - Typewriter - Typewriter, Manual

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Smith-Premier Typewriter Company

Date Manufactured:

1889-1895

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Black metal manual typewriter. Seven (7) rows of keys are sloped towards the user. Carriage rests on top of a tall vertical chamber that houses the typewriter's strikers. Text in gold letters on the center of the carriage. First three (3) rows of keys are black with uppercase letters. Remaining three (3) rows of keys are white with lowercase letters. Black number keys are to the left and right of the white keys. At the bottom row are two (2) blac...

Materials:

metal

Marks: "THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER" Serial #26337

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 9.75 in, Width: 13 in, Depth: 13 in
    Weight: 24.2 lbs

Credit

Received from Merrill H. Brooks, 37.79

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Smith-Premier No.1 Typewriter

About: Smith-Premier No.1 Typewriter

About: Smith-Premier No.1 Typewriter

The Smith-Premier No. 1, introduced in 1878 by the Smith-Premier Typewriter Company, was one of the earliest successful typewriters and a significant advancement in typewriter design. It was a double-keyboard machine with a unique feature - both uppercase and lowercase letters were typed on separate keyboards, with each key striking the paper from below (upstrike). This typewriter was known for its reliability and the distinctiveness of its visible writing feature, meaning the user could see what was being typed as the keys struck the paper. It became a popular choice for business and personal use and helped lay the foundation for the development of future typewriters.

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