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  1. Smith Corona Manual Typewriter Black 1946 Sterling 4A Floating Shift

    Collectible Vintage Manual Typewriter (Made in USA). Professionally Restored and Fully-Serviced by Expert Technicians at ''Classic Vintage Typewriters'' Case: Restored to Like New Condition ; Includes: Brand-New Black Ribbon, Smith-Corona Operating Instructions (High Quality Color Reproduction of Vintage Original)

  2. Smith-Corona Classic 12 Typewriter

    The Smith-Corona Classic 12 portable typewriter was manufactured by Smith Corona Marchant during the 1960s. The typewriter came in a carrying case and was billed as "The World's Most Advanced Standard Portable Typewriters." It is an electric typewriter with a manual carriage return. The Classic 12 had a 12-inch carriage, with a "half ...

  3. Smith Corona [Typewriters]

    In 1957, Smith Corona marketed the first portable electric typewriter. Smith Corona continued to pursue innovations in communications during the 1950s and 1960s. Smith-Corona became Smith Corona Marchants in 1958. In the 1970s and 1980s, Smith Corona improved its electronic typewriters, typewriter cartridges, ribbons, and word processors.

  4. Vintage 1950's SMITH-CORONA "Floating Shift" Typewriter ...

    <p>Vintage 1950's SMITH-CORONA "Floating Shift"Portable Typewriter *With Tweed Travel Case!***Made In USA!***Great Condition for Its Age!***Please Note, Could Use a little lubricant from sitting***Has Minor Scratches and Blemishes from Moving Around, Etc., nothing to write home about***Please See ALL Photos Before Purchasing***Please Note, NO Additional Hardware, Wires, Cables, etc ...

  5. Smith-Corona Classic 12 Typewriter

    The Smith-Corona Classic 12 portable typewriter was manufactured by Smith Corona Marchant during the 1960s. The typewriter came in a carrying case and was billed as "The World's Most Advanced Standard Portable Typewriters.". It is an electric typewriter with a manual carriage return. The Classic 12 had a 12-inch carriage, with a "half ...

  6. The Corona 3 Typewriter

    The unique characteristic of the Corona 3 typewriter was a carriage that folded over the keyboard for an easy fit into its travel case. A novel idea. Manufactured for almost three decades, production ceased around 1941, but not before it had become one of the biggest sellers of all time and had helped propel Smith Corona to the top of the ...

  7. Corona No. 4 Typewriter

    In 1926 the company joined with the L. C. Smith & Brothers Typewriting company to become Smith-Corona. Smith-Corona manufactured typewriters and typewriter accessories throughout the 20th century, becoming Smith Corona Marchant in 1958. After two bankruptcies, Smith-Corona returned to operation in 2010 as a thermal paper manufacturing company.

  8. Smith Corona Typewriter Typewriter User Guide

    The electrical cord is stored on the back of the. unit. Remove the plug from the protection slot. and unwind the cord for use, 1. Plug the typewriter into a proper electrical. outlet, (Use the correct electrical current.) Important: Save all packing materials, If you. ship or move the typewriter, it should be.

  9. The 1973 Smith-Corona Portable Typewriter

    The 1973 Smith-Corona Portable Typewriter The 1973 Smith-Corona Portable Typewriter, on loan from librarian Fred Muratori, was stationed outside of Libe Cafe in Olin. You can view the instructions left by the typewriter, the owner's manual, and some of the archived sheets of paper in this digital exhibit.

  10. | National Museum of American History

    In 1926 the company joined with the L. C. Smith & Brothers Typewriting company in to become Smith-Corona. Smith-Corona manufactured typewriters and typewriter accessories throughout the 20th century, becoming Smith Corona Marchant in 1958. After two bankruptcies, Smith Corona returned to operation in 2010 as a thermal paper manufacturing company.

  11. Smith Corona

    Smith Corona is an American manufacturer of thermal labels, direct thermal labels, and thermal ribbons used in warehouses for primarily barcode labels.. Once a large U.S. typewriter and mechanical calculator manufacturer, Smith Corona expanded aggressively during the 1960s to become a broad-based industrial conglomerate with products extending to paints, foods, and paper.

  12. 1948 Smith-Corona "Clipper"

    It's a 1948 Smith-Corona "Clipper" 4C ( serial number 4C-242370). It's still in spectacular shape. I had to re-connect the letter "A"s linkage joint, but all the keys still work well, and it's going to need a new ribbon. The interior is a bit dusty and needs some cleaning, but a short afternoon of tinkering should make quick work ...

  13. Corona No. 4 Typewriter

    In 1926 the company joined with the L. C. Smith & Brothers Typewriting company to become Smith-Corona. Smith-Corona manufactured typewriters and typewriter accessories throughout the 20th century, becoming Smith Corona Marchant in 1958. After two bankruptcies, Smith-Corona returned to operation in 2010 as a thermal paper manufacturing company. ...

  14. Philadelphia Poet Spins Verse for Passersby on Manual Typewriter ...

    Thursdays through Sundays, he packs up his Smith Corona typewriter into the suitcase it came with when he purchased it at an estate sale, and hops onto his bike.

  15. Corona No. 3 Typewriter

    In 1926 the company joined with the L. C. Smith & Brothers Typewriting company in to become Smith-Corona. Smith-Corona manufactured typewriters and typewriter accessories throughout the 20th century, becoming Smith Corona Marchant in 1958. After two bankruptcies, Smith Corona returned to operation in 2010 as a thermal paper manufacturing company.

  16. Stories of things: Early 20th century typewriter

    The protagonist of this story is a German made Mercedes-3 typewriter with a Russian keyboard dated 1912. Such typewriters were sold in Russia for quite a bit of time, up until the year 1917, so this one really is an antique. Mos.ru reveals how it landed in Moscow, how typewriters came into being and were then used all over the world.

  17. Walking Tour: Central Moscow from the Arbat to the Kremlin

    This tour of Moscow's center takes you from one of Moscow's oldest streets to its newest park through both real and fictional history, hitting the Kremlin, some illustrious shopping centers, architectural curiosities, and some of the city's finest snacks. Start on the Arbat, Moscow's mile-long pedestrianized shopping and eating artery ...

  18. Smith and Corona Standard Typewriter

    This Corona Standard typewriter was produced by L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Incorporated of Syracuse, New York around 1935. This typewriter has an interesting variation on the standard QWERTY keyboard, as each key has an image of an animal, along with the alphabetical character. This special keyboard was available on three different models ...

  19. EPIC MOSCOW Itinerary! (2024 Guide)

    EPIC MOSCOW Itinerary! (2024) Moscow is the heart of Mother Russia. Just the mention of this city conjures images of colorful bulbous pointed domes, crisp temperatures, and a uniquely original spirit! Moscow has an incredibly turbulent history, a seemingly resilient culture, and a unique enchantment that pulls countless tourists to the city ...

  20. Moscow Travel Guide

    The World Travel Guide (WTG) is the flagship digital consumer brand within the Columbus Travel Media portfolio. A comprehensive guide to the world's best travel destinations, its print heritage stretches back more than 30 years, with the online portal reaching its 20-year anniversary in 2019. Available in English, German and Spanish versions ...

  21. News of the Week: Brisk Verse, Swift Typewriters, and How Gen Z is

    Greatest Hits by Harlan Ellison.If you're not familiar with the influential writer (who died in 2018), this collection, edited by Babylon 5 creator and executor of Ellison's estate J. Michael Straczynski, is a great place to start. Olivetti by Allie Millington.Tom Hanks loved this young adult novel about a sentient typewriter that helps a 12-year-old boy find his missing mother.