The Golden Age of Typewriter Evolution: 1870 to 1970
Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection
Typewriters from John Wherry's Collection
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4 overhead view showing unique split-key configuration
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.
Paper must be rolled up and inserted into the round cage then rolled onto the platen before typing.
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
This shows the type lever coming from the bank of keys on the back of the machine.
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
It is obvious that the platen is missing in this view. The knob is present but not the platen roller.
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
This shows the round cage before paper is inserted into it for typing.
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
This view shows the typebars resting on the ink pad.
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4
The typist wore through the space bar enamel by striking the bar in exactly the same spot evefry time!
1902 Williams #4
1902 Williams #4