Interesting Typewriters From the 1870's to the 1970's

Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection


1902 Williams #4
A selection of different views of the 1902 Williams #4
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1902 Williams #4 overhead view showing unique split-key configuration

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Keys strike from both the front and back of the platen, giving a grasshopper-like motion while typing. NOTE: The platen is MISSING from this machine.

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Paper must be rolled up and inserted into the round cage then rolled onto the platen before typing.

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This shows the type lever coming from the bank of keys on the back of the machine.

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It is obvious that the platen is missing in this view. The knob is present but not the platen roller.

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This shows the round cage before paper is inserted into it for typing.

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The typist wore through the space bar enamel by striking the bar in exactly the same spot evefry time!

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