The Golden Age of Typewriter Evolution: 1870 to 1970

1913 Hammond Multiplex

Typewheel accommodates two type shuttles, one currently in use and a second ready to switch into position as needed for different type face or language.

Paper must first be rolled up into a cylinder and inserted into a cage where it was then fed through two rollers to position the paper for typing.

Platen has hardened over the years.

At the top center of this photo see the spring loaded backstrike hammer, or anvil, that strikes the paper, forcing it onto the ribbon and into the character being typed.

Type shuttle

Another view of the anvil

Another view of the anvil

Yet another view of the anvil

Serial No.: 236637G2

Metal case is in poor condition.