The Golden Age of Typewriter Evolution: 1870 to 1970

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

Note the double keyboard - upper case and lower case

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

Upstroke machine - keys strike planten from below

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

Very wide ribbon zig-zaged while typing to keep ribbon fresh

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

1912 Smith Premier #4

Ribbon path visible here

1912 Smith Premier #4

Serial No. 115256

Sturdy metal case still useable