Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Typewriter
Object Number:
INV.406ab
Date:
1895-1910
Medium:
Wood, metal, leather, paint
Dimensions:
with cover: 6 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. ( 16.5 x 34.3 x 27.9 cm ) without cover: 6 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 11 in. ( 15.9 x 34.3
Marks:
painted: in gold on typewriter cover: "Blickensderfer"
stamped: on metal shield attached to typewriter: "BLICKENSDERFER/STAMFORD, CONN./U.S.A./7"
Description:
Typewriter on wooden base with cover shaped to fit it; remains of leather handle, cover attached to bottom with latches.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
