1976 Montgomery Ward (Olivetti) Escort 33 #7191171
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 07-09-2024 at 01:08PM
Last Edit: 01-11-2025 at 10:36AM
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Description:
Olivetti Dora for Montgomery Ward. Not sure on the year, as there is not a break out from 74-76, The first newspaper ads appear in 72 and end in 76.
Low interest in ultras meets high interest in department store models. Looks nice with the sales decal peeled off and 2 step polished. No worries, that decal was meant to come off by the ease with which it did. Unlike some!!!
Bucknut #3.
Typeface Specimen:
Links:
- 75 Fall/Winter Catalog
- Dora manual.
- Dora Gallery.
- xmas 72 matches newspaper ad campaign.
- Monkey Wards 1941-1985
- Valentine Twin
- Another Dora clone.
Photos:
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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