Summary
"Valentine" portable typewriter, manufactured by Olivetti in 1969.
The Valentine is a portable typewriter, manufactured by Olivetti in 1969. It was designed by Ettore Sottsas and Perry King. It is described as being emblematic of quality in the exhibition (May 2003) on Sottsas and Olivetti in France. The use of colour in the design makes it very user-friendly - yellow knobs for winding the ribbon; the black keys stand out clearly against the shiny red/orange housing (plastic for lightness). A red/orange travel case provides protection. It is interesting, given the focus (2003) on portable communication devices, that this typewriter was advertised as being appropriate for the everyday world; some typewriters such as the Lettera 22 were advertise targeting the rich.
Physical Description
Portable typewriter partially enclosed in red plastic chassis in pull-out case, also in red plastic. Four row qwerty keyboard. Back plate of typewriter forms lid of case when closed, and is fitted with carrying handle.
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Inscriptions
Chassis cover above keyboard: valentine Right front of back plate: olivetti Back of back plate: valentine s/olivetti/made in olivetti plant/barcelona - spain
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Overall Dimensions
345 mm (Width), 370 mm (Depth), 115 mm (Height)
Dimensions of typewriter in carry case.
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Overall Dimensions
330 mm (Width), 370 mm (Depth), 103 mm (Height)
Dimensions of typewriter only.
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References
[Link 1] (accessed 5 November 2010)
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