1970 Smith Corona Electra 120 #6ELL 154619
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
Created: 02-28-2021 at 05:49PM
Last Edit: 05-30-2021 at 01:52PM
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Description:
"Big & Bad"
I acquired this from Duane Jensen (PhoenixTypewriter.com) in February 2021. I am thinking this machine is from the late 1960's to early 1970's due to its serial & front faceplate. It has a single black ribbon installed because of its large typeface: Speech-Riter No . 29 (6 CPI) and is missing the dedicated "1/!" key that's seen on other SCM Electras of the same era. It has a very hard platen. I also think this was a "special order" from the factory. It is definitely a unique typewriter that I am very happy to have in my ever growing collection.
*May2021-CC/W
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