Crandall New Model Typewriter
Crandall New Model Typewriter
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) Crandall new model typewriter
- Groton, New York, 1892
- Description: Complete commercial machine, with canvas carrying case, included one extra type cylindar. In this machine the printing type is cast on a cylindrical rod, approximately 3/4" in diameter and 4" long. The machine has two rows of square keys, with a large spacing key in the center of the lower row. The ribbon spools are very close together at the front and top of the machine. The frame is elaborately decorated in black enamel, gilt, and mother of pearl.
- Inscription: "Crandall, New Model"
- Note: Owned and used by Ben Davis, William Jennings Bryan's secretary, who used it to type his speeches.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Typewriter
- Other Terms
- Typewriter; Standard; Manual
- date made
- 1892
- maker
- Crandall Machine Co.
- place made
- United States: New York, Groton
- Measurements
- overall: 8 in x 12 3/4 in x 13 1/2 in; 20.32 cm x 32.385 cm x 34.29 cm
- ID Number
- ME.309779
- catalog number
- 309779
- accession number
- 109135
- Credit Line
- Ben G. Davis
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- Work and Industry: Mechanisms
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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