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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1987

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2015

2024

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Lettera 22 Typewriter With Case And Cover

This is a Typewriter with case and cover. It was manufactured by Ing. C. Olivetti & C. S.p.A.. It is dated 1950 and we acquired it in 1987. Its medium is metal, plastic, rubber (typewriter); canvas, metal (case); vinyl (dust cover). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Lydia P. Speir.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 9.2 x 30 x 41 cm (3 5/8 x 11 13/16 x 16 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Lettera 22 Typewriter With Case And Cover; Manufactured by Ing. C. Olivetti & C. S.p.A. (Italy); Italy; metal, plastic, rubber (typewriter); canvas, metal (case); vinyl (dust cover); Overall: 9.2 x 30 x 41 cm (3 5/8 x 11 13/16 x 16 1/8 in.); Gift of Lydia P. Speir; 1987-35-1-a/c

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