The Golden Age of Typewriter Evolution: 1870 to 1970
Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection
Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection
The 1922 Adler #11
The carriage return cord has been replaced with heavy fishing line and wound around the spring drum.
Many shift keys are needed to actuate the 4 to 6 characters on each key face.
A very wide ribbon is required for the large key faces.
Each key lever can accommodate 4 to 6 different characters
The thrust-action impact mechanism is shown in action here.
Serial number 217006
The spacebar appears to be jammed below the bottom row of keys, but it does not appear to be damaged. A mystery waiting to be solved!
Beautiful decals in wonderful shape for a 100+ year-old machine.
