the 1930s

 

The 1930s saw an explosion of new model variations that catered to a wide variety of buyers, most of whom were suffering the effects of the Great Depression. Stripped down, bare-bones machines that got the job done without any fanfare or creature comforts.

 

 

1920s	1940s	1950s
1960s	1970s	1980s
	1990s

 

Typewriter Condition Glossary

Condition	Rating	Rating Description
[F] Typewriter Function	FF	Fully functioning model, can be reliably used as a typewriter
	PF	Partially functioning model, can be used as a typing prop
	NF	Non-functioning model, display only
	NA	Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model
[A] Physical Appearance	E	Excellent cosmetic condition, could pass as a new model
	EA	Excellent cosmetic condition from limited camera angles
	G	Good cosmetic condition with minimal signs of normal wear
	GA	Good cosmetic condition from limited camera angles
	P	Poor cosmetic condition showing heavy wear (or staining, corrosion, etc.)
	R	Relic condition (obvious signs of disuse, corrosion, decay, damage)
	NA	Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model
Notes	Standard	Office/full-size typewriter
	Portable	Home/personal typewriter, typically around half the size and weight of a Standard model
	Ultra-Portable	Very compact, suited for travel, typically around 30 percent smaller and lighter than a portable model

Typewriters Available For Rental

Photo	Year	Make	Model	Serial #	F	A	Notes
	1930	Underwood	F-Model Portable	520054	FF	GA	USA - Faux wood grain finish
NA	1931	Royal	Model P	P269119	FF	GA	USA - Faux wood grain finish
	1932	Underwood	Junior	597697	FF	G	CANADA - Depression model
	1932	Underwood	Standard No. 3	438787-14	NF	P	CANADA -
	1933	Imperial	50	D0330	PF	P	ENGLAND -
NA	1933	Royal	Model 10	SX-1555695	NA	NA
NA	1934	Remington	Noiseless Model 8	E16926	NA	NA	Not currently available - Restoration in progress
	1934	Underwood	Noiseless 77	653119	FF	G
NA	1935	Continental	Stanadrd A	566105	NA	G	GERMANY -
NA	1935	L.C. Smith	Silent No. 8	S1179024B 11C	PF	EA
	1935	Underwood	Universal	F866180	FF	EA
	1936	Royal	KHM	KHM-1994277	FF	EA
	1937	Olympia	Progress	166339	FF	G	GERMANY -
	1938	Corona	Zephyr	1Z-13593	FF	GA
	1938	Remington	Model 1	PD163410	FF	EA
	1938	Royal	Quiet	A-760597	FF	EA
	1938	Underwood	Master	M4917899-11	FF	P
	1939	Remington	Cadet 4B	CB186487	FF	EA	CANADA -
	1939	Royal	Varsity	UB-107083	FF	E