The Golden Age of Typewriter Evolution: 1870 to 1970

Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection


1912 Smith Premier #4
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1913 Smith Premier #4

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Note the double keyboard

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The decals are remarkably good for a machine more than 100 years old.

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The wear on the painted wooden spacebar suggests the same typist had used this typewiter for several years.

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A handsome, serious looking machine from any angle

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Very wide 1-1/2" ribbon

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Serial Number 115256

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Metal case is still functional but the U shaped rods are hard to move in and out.