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pre-1910 Oliver 5 Serial # 201024 pre-1910 Oliver 5 typewriter, Serial # 201024 Cole Ehmke's pre-1910 Oliver 5 typewriter. 2024-03-25 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Cole Ehmke: pre-1910 Oliver 5 Serial # 201024 Pre-1910 model 5. Note that there is no backspace or tab and that the keycaps have a celluloid cover (rather than being solid celluloid). I adapted ribbon spools from adding machine ribbon spools. The typewriter functions well. Found in the Kansas City area.

pre-1910 Oliver 5 #201024

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Cole Ehmke (wheatranger)
Created: 03-25-2024 at 08:10PM
Last Edit: 03-25-2024 at 08:11PM


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Pre-1910 model 5. Note that there is no backspace or tab and that the keycaps have a celluloid cover (rather than being solid celluloid). I adapted ribbon spools from adding machine ribbon spools. The typewriter functions well. Found in the Kansas City area.

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Hunter: Cole Ehmke (wheatranger)

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Agricultural economist resident in the Kansas City area who enjoys interesting typewriters of all kinds. Still trying to figure out how to revive old Selectrics . . .



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