 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Underwood Date: 1920 - Description: Underwood typewriter, first owned by Mrs Addie Butler who was the wife of a Soldier Settler, and later used by Island News. On the back is a long list of patents, dating from March 19, 1901 to May 8, 1917, and the inscription ALSO PATENTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. MANUFACTURED BY UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITING CO., INC., U.S.A., PATENTS PENDING. On the front of the machine and the carriage is the tradename UNDERWOOD. Also on the front is a small plate with the inscription HOPWOOD & CO. PTY LTD, THE UNDERWOOD DEPOT LAUNCESTON PHONE - - 399. Format: realia Object: typewriters Material: metal Titles: Underwood Standard Typewriter Subjects: office machines People/Orgs: Island News Inc Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00599 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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