Oliver Typewriter Model 7
The Oliver is a down stroke typewriter which applies much more force than a front stroke typewriter. This is why the Oliver was prized by most companies as a st...
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The Oliver is a down stroke typewriter which applies much more force than a front stroke typewriter. This is why the Oliver was prized by most companies as a stencil maker or "manifolder” – its power to produce carbon copies.
It is said that Canadian born Thomas Oliver (1852 - 1909) ventured to produce the writing machine so the sermons he produced were more legible.
A patent for the Oliver typewriter was first filed in 1890 (patent no. 450,107) but a patent that more closely resembles the Oliver’s we all know was actually filed in 1892 (patent no. 528,484). Either way, the machine that was ultimately created is arguably the most recognizable typewriter design in history. Oliver’s were first produced in 1894 and manufactured in Chicago, Illinois for over thirty years until a British company bought the brand in 1928.
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It is said that Canadian born Thomas Oliver (1852 - 1909) ventured to produce the writing machine so the sermons he produced were more legible.
A patent for the Oliver typewriter was first filed in 1890 (patent no. 450,107) but a patent that more closely resembles the Oliver’s we all know was actually filed in 1892 (patent no. 528,484). Either way, the machine that was ultimately created is arguably the most recognizable typewriter design in history. Oliver’s were first produced in 1894 and manufactured in Chicago, Illinois for over thirty years until a British company bought the brand in 1928.
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lsears79
February 03, 2015
I recall using an Oliver with a keyboard just like to learn how to type when I was 12. Suggest you try some detail shots with the slope of the keys and the right and tab with the lower keys. Think you would have interesting compositions.
1Ernesto
February 03, 2015
The next time I have this typewriter in my viewer I will do exactly that. My wife 50 years ago also learned to type on the Oliver.
Joanna101
February 04, 2015
Wonderful - I don't remember my first typewriter which was discarded as 'junk' many years ago.
1Ernesto
February 04, 2015
It was a wonderful mechanical device and after a hundred years still works. Thanks for the "Outstanding Creativity" peer recognition.
valeriemurchie-stolpe
February 13, 2015
Wow one can really see the changes in technology when looking at this picture.
1Ernesto
February 13, 2015
Great observation we sure have advanced technology. I would have given anything for a delete key back when I learned how to type on a manual typewriter.
1Ernesto
February 15, 2015
A relic for sure and what a hammering machine, it did take a lot of finger strength to make this thing work. Thanks for the "Well Taken" comment and the peer award.
1Ernesto
February 21, 2015
If your memories are of hammering the keys down to make it work then you are spot on. The poor little fingers sure got a work out in those days, we can be so greatful for our new keyboards today.
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