the 1940s
A time of war, and of recovery, the ’40s was a decade of upheaval for most typewriter manufacturers that first had to retool to manufacturer armaments, and then once again to resume making machines of peace instead of destruction.
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Typewriter Condition Glossary
| Condition | Rating Description | |
|---|---|---|
| [F] Typewriter Function | Fully functioning model, can be reliably used as a typewriter | |
| Partially functioning model, can be used as a typing prop | ||
| Non-functioning model, display only | ||
| Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model | ||
| [A] Physical Appearance | Excellent cosmetic condition, could pass as a new model | |
| Excellent cosmetic condition from limited camera angles | ||
| Good cosmetic condition with minimal signs of normal wear | ||
| Good cosmetic condition from limited camera angles | ||
| Poor cosmetic condition showing heavy wear (or staining, corrosion, etc.) | ||
| Relic condition (obvious signs of disuse, corrosion, decay, damage) | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Corona | Zephyr De Luxe | 1Y-27786 | ||||
| 1940 | Remington | Model 5 DeLuxe | CB60903 | ||||
| 1940 | Royal | KMM | KMM-2517294 | ||||
| 1941 | Remington | No. 17 | J243416 | ||||
| 1941 | Remington | Noiseless Model 10 | X538557 | ||||
| 1942 | Remington | No. 17 | JC458358 | ||||
| 1942 | Underwood | Champion | G1438520 | ||||
| 1943 | Torpedo | Model 18a | 433804 | ||||
| 1944 | Hermes | Baby | 319526 | ||||
| 1945 | Royal | MM | MM11-3066343 | ||||
| 1945 | Smith-Corona | Clipper | 4C-117197 | ||||
| 1946 | Remington | No. 17 | J800918 | ||||
| 1946 | Remington | Noiseless Model 10 | CX61262 | ||||
| 1946 | Smith-Corona | Model 1A Super-Speed | 1A2028811C-14 | ||||
| 1946 | Smith-Corona | Sterling | 4A-225530 | ||||
| 1946 | Underwood | Universal | F1634630 | ||||
| 1947 | Hermes | Baby | 5057694 | ||||
| 1947 | Imperial | 55 | 271688 | ||||
| 1947 | Remington | Noiseless Model 7 | H96442 | ||||
| 1947 | Royal | Arrow | C1359645 | ||||
| 1947 | Triumph | Perfekt | 498443 | ||||
| 1948 | Empire | Aristocrat | E62674 | ||||
| 1948 | Royal | Quiet De Luxe | A-1732359 | ||||
| 1949 | Olympia | SM1 | 16486 |