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Typewriter


Title	Typewriter
Coverage / Year	1922
Description	Typewriter. Royal 10. Royal Typewriter, Co. New York, 1922. Black body trimmed in gold. Keyboard has 47 metal keys with white faces and black printing. The curved front of the carriage is printed with "Royal" in gold letters. Five adjustment buttons are at the front. Ribbon cartridges sit on both sides. Sides of the machine have two beveled glass square inserts which allow a view of the inner parts. On the back is stenciled "This machine is protected by American and Foreign Patents".
Interpretation	This is a more expensive typewriter that was used by an Illinois telephone company in the 1920s. In contrast to the more common basic black typewriter, the Royal was meant to be seen as a status symbol. For more information on typewriters and their effect on businesses see 75.69.1.
Lesson Plans / Themes	How we learn about communities;
Learning Standards	15 Economics;
Author or Creator	Early American Museum
Subject / Keywords	Typewriters; Women; Royal; Office workers;
Collection Publisher	Early American Museum
Further Information	For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project.
Rights Management Statement	http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm
Resource Identifier	1997.017.0093
CONTENTdm file name	37.jpg