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When was the typewriter invented?
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The typewriter was invented in 1867. However, the inventors Christopher Latham Sholes, Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule didn’t receive a patent until 1868. In 1873, their design went into production and hit the markets. These early typewriters were usually mounted on sewing machine stands. On 1stDibs, find a collection of typewriters.
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Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
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Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
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Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk. Classic Modernist design, Aluminum 'L' hand
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Antique Royal Standard Typewriter c. 1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique Royal typewriter with black crinkle finish. Lift up lid with gull wings. The keys
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
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Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter. Circa 1940s
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