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Collection

B1890 Typewriter 'Monarch Visible' made by [3] The Monarch Visible Co., Syracuse N.Y., U.S.A. no. 21134. In carrying case. 14 1/2' carriage (SB). ... in metal carrying case ... (LC).. Click to enlarge.
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Typewriter ‘Monarch Visible’ made by [3] The Monarch Visible Co., Syracuse N.Y., U.S.A. no. 21134. In carrying case. 14 1/2’ carriage (SB). ... in metal carrying case ... (LC).

This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the Marsdens, Henry Parkes, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall ‘Wanted’ poster aresig...

Summary

Object No.

B1890

Object Statement

Typewriter 'Monarch Visible' made by [3] The Monarch Visible Co., Syracuse N.Y., U.S.A. no. 21134. In carrying case. 14 1/2' carriage (SB). ... in metal carrying case ... (LC).

Physical Description

Typewriter "Monarch Visible" made by [3] The Monarch Visible Co., Syracuse N.Y., U.S.A. no. 21134. In carrying case. 14 1/2" carriage (SB). ... in metal carrying case ... (LC).

Short URL

https://ma.as/209070

Source

Credit Line

Gift of The Royal Australian Historical Society, 1970

Acquisition Date

29 October 1970

Cite this Object

Harvard

Typewriter 'Monarch Visible' made by [3] The Monarch Visible Co., Syracuse N.Y., U.S.A. no. 21134. In carrying case. 14 1/2' carriage (SB). ... in metal carrying case ... (LC). 2019, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 21 October 2019, <https://ma.as/209070>

Wikipedia

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