1937 L.C. Smith Silent Super Speed #S1396444B
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 12-15-2025 at 04:29AM
Last Edit: 12-15-2025 at 06:34PM
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Description:
The SSS was manufacutered from 37-39. There are very few ads and those don't reveal much. I am going to compare this one to a Super Speed. There's an interesting 1939 typewriter review that states: "silencing effect of this machine, it is thought, may not be permanent."
What could this be other than a super soft platen?
This example came to me from the daughter of the original owner. I'd say he aquired it from his government employment days. It has an ID number on the upper left corner of the front panel. As well, there is evidence there was a tag on the right rear of the frame. I have never seen a machine with so many erasure bits in it. The pile on top of the lower segment was an inch deep.
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