Accession Number: 2003.147
Description: Index typewriter enclosed in a wooden case with a hinged lid; instead of keys, typewriter has one index pointer manually moved into place over a metal index plate with 81 holes; beneath index plate is card with print numbers, letters (upper and lower case), and punctuation marks that are visible through the holes; user places the pointer over correct hole and presses down, causing a rubber sheet, molded with corresponding print characters and sandwiched between index plate and bottom plate, to press onto paper through single hole in bottom plate; typewriter, which is fastened by screws into the bottom of the case, can be raised and positioned at 3 different angles; decorative brass tacks are inserted into the top corners of the case. "Hall Type Writer, Pat. Mar 1, 1881, Feb 18, 1886. No. 11360. Manufactured for National Type Writer Co., Boston, Mass." --metal label fastened to top plate of typewriter.
Date Made: ca. 1886
Maker: Hall, Thomas
Place of Origin: Salem, MA
Subjects: Mechanical writing. Typewriting.
Dimension Notes: 4 x 15 1/2 x 9 in.
Made: Hall Type-Writer Co.
Material: Wood, brass case ; metal, rubber, plastic writer
Updated: 06/29/2016
