This intriguing cased Bartholomew Stenograph features a fold-up armature holding the metal spool for the paper tape and a telescoping middle key that slides forward when in operation. The image…

 The third and final form of the Bartholomew Stenograph differs primarily from the second form by having a protruding base that protects the keys from being bumped and broken. It…

 The second Bartholomew Stenograph was presented on a beautifully curved cast brass base, with a shiny black enamel finish, accented with floral motifs.This machine is very small and can easily…

 The Stenograph was invented by Miles Bartholomew, a newspaper reporter, who patented his invention in 1879. His Stenograph was the first mechanical printing machine for shorthand.The model shown here is…

 The Smith Premier was the most advertised and successful double-keyboard typewriter of its time. A double keyboard is necessary because each key has only one function: white keys for lowercase…

   Many models of the Simplex typewriter were produced and marketed for children. However, the first model was sold as a typewriter for adults. It’s not surprising that they shifted their…

 The Sholes Visible, Christopher Latham Sholes' final typewriter, was patented in 1891. Production began in 1893 when Sholes' son, Louis, attempted to bring his father's design to market in Milwaukee.…

 The Shimer Typewriter - An illustrated articleThe Shimers were a prominent business family in Milton, Pennsylvania during the second half of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Samuel…

 The Salter 5 is a fine example of Victorian typewriter design, with its elegant form and gold decorative motifs.Geo. Salter & Co. of West Bromwich (see factory below) patented their…

  The Perfected Remington 2 (1878) and 4 (1879) were the first typewriters that Remington produced after the famous Sholes and Glidden typewriter (1874) and its successor, the Perfected 1 (1878).…