Gorham Manufacturing Company
Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
L. C. Smith and Corona Typewriters, Inc. (American, founded 1926), manufacturer
Title
Typewriter
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
plastic, wood, rubber, steel, chromium, silver Dimensions
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15.2 x 35.6 x 30.5 cm (6 x 14 x 12 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Marks: Gorham [lion / anchor / G] STERLING. Stamped on rear of body. "043" stamped on underside bar with type. • The back of the silver case is marked “GORHAM/lion, anchor, and G marks/STERLING”
• The underneath of the silver case is marked “STERLING”
• On the underneath of the typewriter itself (not the silver cover) there is a “043” marked on the arc shaped metal member to which the keys attach
• The removable silver cover on top of the typewriter has the remnants of a paper tag on the underneath. First line: “A”, second line “S”, third line “u”, fourth line “P.S. 494”
Label: Cast Smith Corona medallion affixed to top front of ribbon guard. Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift from the M. F.Collection
Object Number
2013.120.4.ab Type
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L. C. Smith and Corona Typewriters, Inc. (American, founded 1926), manufacturer
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