189X Merritt Type Writer #11418
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Greg Fudacz (GF)
Created: 07-19-2018 at 01:22PM
Last Edit: 07-19-2018 at 01:22PM
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Description:
These were patented in 1890 by inventor Mortimer George Merritt and produced by the Merritt Manufacturing Company of Springfield, MA. It was one of the more well built index typewriters. Merritts utilized small print blocks for their type element similar to those of letter presses.
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Hunter: Greg Fudacz (GF)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 194
Typewriter collector from Connecticut.
Eager to exhibit anywhere I can.
Always looking for a good machine or collection to purchase.
Check out my website (AntikeyChop.com) or email me at Antikey.Chop@gmail.com
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