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World Champion Typist - Albert Tangora
Albert Tangora (1903 1978) set the world speed record for sustained typing on a manual keyboard for one hour, 147 words per minute, on October 22, 1923. After a rest period, he typed 159 words in a one minute sprint. The machine was an Underwood Standard, with a QWERTY keyboard. This record (on a manual typewriter) still stands to the present day. Date: circa 1928
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Brylcreem Communication Fast Minute Record Speed Standard Type Writer Typing Typist Underwood Words Albert
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, World Champion Typist Albert Tangora (1899-1978) showcases his remarkable typing skills, having set the world record for sustained typing on a manual keyboard for one hour at an astounding speed of 147 words per minute on October 22, 1923. The image, taken circa 1928, captures Tangora's intense focus and unwavering concentration as he types on an Underwood Standard typewriter, featuring a classic QWERTY keyboard. After a brief rest, Tangora's impressive performance continued, as he typed an impressive 159 words in just one minute. This remarkable feat, achieved over nine decades ago, still stands as the world record for manual typewriter typing to the present day. With a slicked-back hairstyle and a confident smile, Tangora embodies the spirit of speed and communication, demonstrating the power and efficiency of the typewriter as a tool for written expression.
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