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Object name
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typewriter
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Object ID
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1964.007.0005
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Description
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Improved Hall Typewriter, manufactured for National Typewrite Company, Boston. Patent dates of 1881 and 1886.
Rectangular, varnished wood box with brass handle and logo plate, machine instruction sheet pasted on inside of cover. Machine is fastened to interior box bottom. To type, direct pointer to desired letter or symbol listed on 2.25. x 2
object donated to BSHS Museum by H.W.D. Robbins Sept 21, 1903.
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Artist
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National Typewriter, Co., Boston, MA
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Classification
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Collection
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Condition
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Weight
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Dimensions
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Earlydate
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1886
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Latedate
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Made
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Material
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Wood, metal, paper
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Notes
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object donated to BSHS Museum by H.W.D. Robbins Sept 21, 1903.
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Place of Orgin
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Condition notes
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damaged - case cracked, lid top not fastened to case
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Subjects
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Title
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