1952 Olivetti Studio 44 #742353
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Massimo Martelancz (max0407)
Created: 06-20-2024 at 09:04AM
Last Edit: 06-20-2024 at 09:08AM
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Description:
This Olivetti Studio 44 belongs to the earliest specimens produced in the first year of production (serial numbers for Studio 44 begin with 701001, lower serial numbers are actually late 1950s/early 1960s and this, for what I can see in the galleries posted on this site for Studio 44, creates confusion for correct dating). The first series had thin black keys and light brown body color, later light blue color was added and some variations in the keyboard and paper rest (see last photos). Other than that the machine remained the same for all 16 years of production from 1952 to 1968.
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Hunter: Massimo Martelancz (max0407)
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I have been an Italian typewriter collector for many many years. At that time, I loved very old typewriters from late 1800s to early 1900s. After a break of a few years I returned to collect typewriters but no longer so old, I prefer now the design of the 40's, 50's and 60's. Yes, I am an affectionate collector of Olivetti, of course, but I'm attracted to all the other brands from that period, not just Italian.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Olivetti Studio 44 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Olivetti Serial Number page and the Olivetti Studio 44 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
