Interesting Typewriters From the 1870's to the 1970's
Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection
Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
Note that paper must be rolled up and inserted into the paper cage then rolled onto the platen.
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
Two type shuttles can be fitted onto the drum, making it easy to change fonts while typing.
Closeup of a type shuttle.
Closeup of a type shuttle.
Closeup of a type shuttle.
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
1913 Hammond Multiplex
When a key is pressed, a small hammer is triggered to strike a rubber impression strip (missing on this machine) pressing the back of the paper into the inked ribbon and the selected character on the type shuttle, creating the inked image.
Another photo of the type hammer. The shape of the hammer can be changes by rotating it to a different hammer.
Another closer view of the hammer.
Metal case and machine base are in good condition.