Typewriter Collection

Advert for The Ford Typewriter. 1902

Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15
A Yost Light Running Typewriter No.15. Date: 1910

Carl Laemmle, President of Universal Studios

Tea Healy daily mirror war correspondent during the Second World War. 22nd July 1942

Poster, Forget your troubles in Austria. circa 1950s

AD: TYPEWRITER, c1975. Italian advertisement for Olivetti typewriters. Poster by Robert Vosburgh, c1975

Police Bacteriological Laboratory, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Smith Premier Typewriter No. 4 - at The Paris Exposition 1900
Advertising card for The Smith Premier Typewriter No.4 exhibited at The Paris Exposition of 1900. Date: 1900

A new profession for Japanese women (b/w photo)
LLM8676129 A new profession for Japanese women (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new profession for Japanese women)

Old Russian alphabet. Vintage font from typewriter on white paper

Postcard, Loss of American ships. Date: 1914-1918

Labrador dog (Tessa) at an open window, with a manual typewriter inside the room, Crediton, Devon. Date: 1966

Kosmopolit typewriter, historical illustration, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon encyclopedia, 1897

Historical illustration, 19th Century, old typewriter, alte Schreibmaschine, historische Zeichnung, 19. Jahrhundert

Blonde secretary sits at the typewriter

Germany, Berlin, 23 June 1991, Lichtenberg District Court (right next to the Stasi headquarters in Normannenstrasse), stamp, part of the GDR peace movement was tried here, Europe

Secretary at the typewriter, 1910s, Germany, Europe

Smith Premier No. 4 Typewriter, 1910s, Germany, Europe

Woman writes with typewriter, 1910s, Germany, Europe

Old typewriter machine, old typewriter, keyboard typewriter, 1881, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not known

French black-and-white vintage advertisement for American Underwood portable typewriters in magazine, France, Europe

Historic photograph, woman with a professional typewriter, around 1921

Historic photo, woman with typewriter, ca. 1910

Woman sitting in front of a typewriter, historic picture from about 1955

Two men working on a typewriter, historic picture from about 1940

Four women sitting at typewriters, historic picture from about 1960

Hammond typewriter, historical illustration, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon encyclopedia, 1897

Woman, secretary, desperate on typewriter, knotted typewriter ribbon, 1940s, Germany, Europe

Men and women at the typewriter, open-plan office, 1930s, USA, North America

Typewriter, two secretaries at work, 1930s, Germany, Europe

Secretary at the typewriter, 1910s, Germany, Europe

Old or Vintage Advert, Advertisement or Publicty for Olivetti Typewriter or Typewriters, Showing Italian Writer & Poet Dante Alighieri (c1265-1321 Typing, by Teodoro Wolf Ferrari 1911

Ribbon spool of standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century
DGA2591631 Ribbon spool of standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century; (add.info.: Ribbon spool of a standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911. Italy, 20th century)

Typewriter Olivetti M1 standard manual
DGA2591621 Typewriter Olivetti M1 standard manual, 1911, detail of mechanism on back, Italy, 20th century; (add.info.: Typewriter Olivetti M1 standard manual, 1911)

Keyboard of standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century
DGA2591617 Keyboard of standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century; (add.info.: Keyboard of a standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911. Italy, 20th century)

Franklin typewriter, publicity image from l'Illustrazione Italiana, 1899-1900
DGA2581905 Franklin typewriter, publicity image from l'Illustrazione Italiana, 1899-1900; (add.info.: The Franklin typewriter, publicity image from l'Illustrazione Italiana)

Engraving depicting a Remington No
UIG5309239 Engraving depicting a Remington No; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Remington No.5 typewriter with paper carriage raised showing ribbon, A, and circle type bars)

Key lever tension springs on standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter
DGA2591626 Key lever tension springs on standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century; (add.info.: Key lever tension springs on a standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911)

Key levers of standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century
DGA2591624 Key levers of standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911, Italy, 20th century; (add.info.: Key levers of a standard manual Olivetti M1 typewriter, 1911. Italy, 20th century)

Typewriter, Thurber model, 1843
DGA3955864 Typewriter, Thurber model, 1843, illustration from L'Industria, Rivista tecnica ed economica illustrata, Milan

Everest advertisement for typewriter, 1951 (print)
XLA3769001 Everest advertisement for typewriter, 1951 (print); (add.info.: Everest advertisement for typewriter- Published in La Scala magazine. With international flavour.); Lebrecht Authors

Vintage typewriter and old office accessories on wooden table. Nostalgic still life

Alan Wood, The Daily Express war correspondent with the 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem. Seen here typing out his copy for the paper from the safety of a trench. 20th September 1944

Cartoon - sex before marriage?
"You won't marry a man who snores in bed? But darling, how are you going to find out?" An interesting comment on the question of sex before marriage. Date: circa 1940

Messegänger an Messestand
Messegänger begutachten einen Messestand, Leipzig, sachsen, Deutschland, 1948. Trade fair visitors examine a trade fair stand, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, 1948

retro and modern technology, past to present

Letter no. 557 (dated 17th October 1933)
BL5888850 Letter no

A Young Woman with an Early Typewriter
The daughter of typewriter inventor Christopher Latham Sholes is seen with one of her father's early typewriters

Christopher Latham Sholes Sitting at Typewriter
Christopher Sholes sits before his invention, the typewriter

Engraving of the Williams Typewriter by E. Poyet
John N. Williams typewriter, 1890. Undated engraving

Lady Wonder The "Talking Horse"
(Original Caption) Lady Wonder the "talking horse" of Richmond Virginia at her "typewriter". Police confirmed that the horse answers to questions leading them to missing children

Lois Weber Dictating To Her Secretary
(Original Caption) 1/5/1926- A few points to the aspiring playwrite may be gained from this photo, as it shows how one famous writer and director of her own plays, works

Baby boy (2-3 years) typing on typewriter
(Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

George Roy Hill
(Original Caption) George Roy Hill film director

Helen Hiett Working At Her Desk
(Original Caption) 9/25/1940- Quite unusual is the distinction of Helen Hiett (shown here in file photo). She is the "most bombed US woman" and that might go for men too

Worker Kicking Up Her Feet
(Original Caption) The careless typist. Photograph, 1901. BPA2# 3390

Pretty Blonde Leaning On Typewriter
(Original Caption) Pretty blonde poses with head on crossed hands leaning on typewriter. Undated pphotograph

Portrait Of Rosalind Russel @ Typewriter
Scene from the 1940 film His Girl Friday

Richard Wright Seated at Typewriter
(Original Caption) Richard Wright, 1908-1960, American writer, shown at his desk in his home, using his old typewriter. Undated b/w photo

Tony Randall and Jack Klugman in The Odd Couple
From the television show The Odd Couple. Aired: 1970-1975

Ts Eliot at Desk Inspecting Manuscripts
(Original Caption) T. S. Eliot: British poet, inspecting manuscripts. Undated photograph

Secretary Ready to Take Dictation
(Original Caption) 1902: "The Remington Girl, " a typist ready to take dictation

Secretary at Typewriter Smiling
(Original Caption) 1904- Picture shows a secretary at a typewriter, from a mutoscope still

Large Office Typing Pool
1907-General View of a large office with a large typing pool of women office workers

Secretary Seated on Boss's Lap
(Original Caption) 1909-Office Romance: "I love my wife, but oh you typewriter." (Contrary to present usage, not the machine, but the secretary was called the typewriter.)

Three Women Typing
(Original Caption) Tight quarters for the typists. In typical 1920's get up

Girls Seated At Typewriter
(Original Caption) 10/25/1922: Although born above the Arctic Circle of Eskimo parents, the two Eskimo girls shown here are very much Americanized after a three month sojourn in Seattle, Washington

World Champion Typist Miss Birdie Reeve
(Original Caption) 3/30/1923- Photo is of Birdie Reeve, 16 year old typist of Chicago who holds the World's record of 29, 000 strokes an hour

Radio Engineer Reginald Fessenden
Inventor and physicist, Fessender invented many devices such as the radio compass and sonic depth finder

Louella Parsons Seated at Typewriter
(Original Caption) 9/13/1927- Louella Parsons, motion picture editor and Universal Services special writer, who is to be one of the reporters of the Dempsey-Tunney bout

Typing Contest
Contestants in a typing contest held in Philadelphia, in 1929, sponsored by the Bundy Typewriter Company. The winner was the youngest entrant, Catherine E. Moran, 19, of German Town, PA

Louella Parsons Talking On Phone
(Original Caption) 1929- Louella Parsons, Hollywood gossip columnist, seated at her typewriter, miming talking on the phone. Miss Parsons says talking movies are a stimulus to theater

Typewriter
A Royal typewriter outfitted with the protographer, a device two make three to seven copies

Typewriter
A Royal typewriter outfitted with the protographer, a device two make three to seven copies

Woman Typing
Portrait of a female typist seated at a typewriter. Undated photograph

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From the Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15 to The Ford Typewriter, the evolution of typewriters has revolutionized communication throughout history. Advertisements for these innovative machines showcased their efficiency and convenience, promising a new era of productivity. Intriguing posters like 'Forget your troubles in Austria' captured the imagination, transporting users to faraway lands where worries were left behind with each keystroke. Even during challenging times like the Police Bacteriological Laboratory in 1914, typewriters played a crucial role in documenting important information and maintaining order. The Smith Premier Typewriter No. 4 made its mark at The Paris Exposition 1900, impressing visitors with its cutting-edge technology and sleek design. Meanwhile, Betty Boothroyd's office on November 25th, 1957 portrayed how typewriters empowered women in professional settings long before gender equality became mainstream. Renowned author P. G. Wodehouse found solace in his trusty typewriter as he crafted timeless tales that continue to captivate readers today. A thought-provoking cartoon pondered societal norms by questioning whether sex before marriage was acceptable or not – showcasing how even controversial topics found their way onto these remarkable machines. Amidst it all, love songs flowed from countless hearts through Love song n°3 typed out on a romantic's faithful companion – the Love Typewriter. As seasons changed and nature bloomed anew, Hello Spring echoed through botanical typewriters capturing the essence of rebirth and hope. Through time and innovation, typewriters have become more than just tools; they are symbols of progress and creativity that have shaped our world.