Typewriter, Manual

Production date
Circa 1912-1930
 Description
A portable No. 3 Corona typewriter with a black leather covered case. " CORONA " is written in large gold letters above the keyboard and there is worn manufacturing information marked on the bar at the front of the keyboard. The keys are arranged in a standard QWERTY configuration. The typewriter is accompanied by a 16 page user manual.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1912-1930
Production place
New York/Groton
Subject person
Classification
Written Communication T&E/T&E For Communication
Collection
James W. Chapman-Taylor
Credit line
This typewriter belonged to architect James Chapman-Taylor. He used it to type the text in a photo album covering the construction of Wilkinson's Castle at Pukearuhe. The first of the typewritten pages in the album is headed with the title "SOME THOUGHTS ON THE BUILDING OF HOUSES". The sixth page is signed by Chapman-Taylor. The typewritten pages discuss the process of building the house, the materials used and Chapman-Taylor's thoughts on the nature of the building.
Accession number
PA2010.108
Collection type
Social History

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