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…

 ‘Bernard Granville’s pioneering machine’ – An illustrated articleThe Rapid holds a special place in history as the first typewriter to use thrust action typebars, a significant departure from the standard…

  The Pearl is a beautiful index typewriter, featuring a handsome celluloid dial for selecting characters. It typed only in uppercase.The inventor, Theodore W. Searing of New York, N.Y., stated his…

 The North’s typewriter features the rare design of having its typebars stand vertically behind the carriage. This allows for visible typing, as the typebars swing down to strike the top…

  The National typewriter is a compact, unique, and beautiful machine.Model 1 has a slightly thinner profile than Model 2, but the most noticeable difference between the two is the narrow…

  The Munson typewriter is a remarkable piece of engineering, featuring a complex and original mechanical design compactly built into a small frame. With much of its inner workings exposed, the…

  The McLoughlin Brother’s Typewriter’ – An illustrated articleLittle is known about the McLoughlin Brothers’ typewriter. It appeared on the market in 1884 for $10 and was marketed to both adults…

  A short video of the Lambert working.The Lambert typewriter is a beautiful machine with a truly unique design. Frank Lambert, a French immigrant, spent seventeen years developing his typewriter. The…