How many of these 12 old typewriters can you identify? Brand names will suffice, no need for the model number. Answers at bottom of post.
1
An easy one to ease you into it. Cryptic clue: Razors and rifles.
2
First rival for question 1, note the central spring. Cryptic clue: "Beautiful writer" said James Densmore.
3
Cryptic clue: Royal, or otherwise.
4
Cryptic clue: Syracuse leader.
5
Cryptic clue: The key is the key at the back. What an organ!
6
Cryptic clue: Big Ben (as in Benjamin).
7
Cryptic clue: Masked British magicians.
8
Cryptic clue: "The Mississippi Delta was shining like a ... guitar".
9
Cryptic clue: What the Dickens? Some twist!
10
Cryptic clue: It strikes back.
11
Cryptic clue: ... Milk ... - "He thinks you're talking about Dylan Thomas, whoever he was." (Yes, rhymin' Paul Simon again.)
12
Cryptic clue: The 5lb Secretary.
Answers: 1, Remington, 2, Caligraph; 3, Bar-Lock; 4, Smith Premier; 5, Hammond; 6, Franklin; 7, Maskelyne; 8, National; 9, Oliver; 10, Empire; 11, Underwood; 12, Blickensderfer.
1 comment:
This is wonderful, Robert, altho I am abashed to admit I only recognized the Remington (via your clue) and the Oliver (well, duh) These are great illustrations. We should print up T-shirts!
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