Summary
Typewriter of the type-sleeve class, manufactured by the Chicago Writing Machine Co. of Chicago, USA. Originally known as the 'Munson' and made by the Munson Typewriter Co., this machine incorporates a cylindrical sleeve carrying the type characters. The sleeve is mounted on a rotatable shaft on which it can slide right or left. Depressing a key moves the sleeve to bring the selected character into position where a hammer is tripped to drive the paper and ribbon against the character. The type-sleeves are easily interchanged. The most recent patent date listed on the machine is May 3 1892.
QWERTY keyboard layout except that Q key has been moved to left-hand end of front row.
Physical Description
Black metal frame. Standard three-row QWERTY keyboard, except that the 'Q' key has been moved to the front row, to a position to the left of the 'Z' key. White circular keys with black lettering.
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Purchase
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Manufacturer
Chicago Writing Machine Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 1890-1899
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Inscriptions
On cover above keyboard: 'The Chicago / Patd Sep. 17, 1889. Feb. 10, 1891. May 3, 1892'
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Overall Dimensions
350 mm (Width), 290 mm (Depth), 150 mm (Height)
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