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1971 Olivetti Lettera 36 Serial # 572162 1971 Olivetti Lettera 36 typewriter, Serial # 572162 John Lee's 1971 Olivetti Lettera 36 typewriter. 2020-09-19 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of John Lee: 1971 Olivetti Lettera 36 Serial # 572162 Designed by Ettore Sottsass who also designed the Olivetti Valentine typewriter. This model has a spring-tensioned, pivoting service cover and cylindrical keys. The cover is black plastic. The remaining top housing (2 pieces) is cast metal and painted off-white. The bottom housing is a single piece made of plastic. The feet are large, circular, and made of elastomer.

1971 Olivetti Lettera 36 #572162

Status: My Collection
Hunter: John Lee (JohnLee)
Created: 09-18-2020 at 04:08AM
Last Edit: 09-19-2020 at 05:05AM

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Description:

Designed by Ettore Sottsass who also designed the Olivetti Valentine typewriter. This model has a spring-tensioned, pivoting service cover and cylindrical keys. The cover is black plastic. The remaining top housing (2 pieces) is cast metal and painted off-white. The bottom housing is a single piece made of plastic. The feet are large, circular, and made of elastomer.

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Spring-tensioned service lid.
Spring-tensioned service lid.

Front
Front

Side.
Side.

Side, lid open.
Side, lid open.

Back.
Back.

Bottom.
Bottom.

Top, lid open.
Top, lid open.

Made in Spain.
Made in Spain.

Case, before cleaning.
Case, before cleaning.

Back, service lid rotated forward.
Back, service lid rotated forward.

Design patent, partial image.
Design patent, partial image.

Hunter: John Lee (JohnLee)

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