1936 Underwood Portable 4 Bank #F959243
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Cole Ehmke (wheatranger)
Created: 11-09-2024 at 09:23AM
Last Edit: 11-09-2024 at 10:43AM
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Description:
A superb "Underwood Universal Portable Typewriter" with a nine-inch carriage and original case and leather handle. Known as a "Four Bank," this typewriter is a compact but fully functional portable manual. The keys are black with nickel trim and two are green. The carriage glides easily and moves properly with each strike. Action works smoothly. The paint shines -- the photos were taken before I polished and waxed it, so it looks even better. The logos are crisp gold. Platen is smooth. Alignment is excellent. Feet are well-formed. A wonderful find.
CREATOR: Underwood Typewriter Company, NY.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1936, Serial number 959,243. (The model F ended at serial number 1,000,000, so this was produced at the end of the run)
MATERIALS: steel, nickel, rubber.
CONDITION: Light wear for its age. Ribbon has been replaced using original spools.
DIMENSIONS H 6 in. W 12 in. D 11 in.
HISTORY
The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New York City. Underwood produced what is considered the first widely successful, modern typewriter.
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Hunter: Cole Ehmke (wheatranger)
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