Typewriter and Case

Maker and role
IBM, Manufacturer
 Production date
1955

Object detail

Accession number
1985.6
Maker
IBM
Production period
1950s
Description
-1 IBM Typewriter. Model 41, electric. Purchased new in 1955 by W Stevenson and Sons Limited. One of first electric typewriters brought out. Grey metal body. "IBM Executive" embossed on front. Black cord extending from back with 3-pin plug on the end. Black carbon ribbon installed.
-2 Light green plastic cover for typewriter. "IBM" printed on front in white.
Marks
IBM / EXECUTIVE Embossed
IBM / EXECUTIVE / ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER MODEL 41. / VOLTS 230 CYCLE 50 AMPERES .27 / MANUFACTURED BY / IBM UNITED KINGDOM LTD, / GREENOCK, SCOTLAND. / IBM AND EXECUTIVE ARE TRADE MARKS Maker's Plate
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Credit Line
IBM. 1955. Typewriter and Case, 1985.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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