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Close-up of a Royal typewriter displayed alongside a book titled 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury and a photograph of a man in a bow tie.
A row of four ticket stubs, two in gold and two in silver, labeled 'my return ticket' with the words 'ADMIT ONE' clearly visible.
VERDICT: WE GAVE 3 OUT OF 5 TICKETS AND HERE’S WHY!
The Typewriter – An Innovation in Writing (museum display)

I cannot tell you my excitement when I saw this display from a distance on the concourse. . .

If you love typewriters, you arrived at the right airport!

I have a love for typewriters that goes WAY back to when I was a little girl. My Nana Collins taught me to type on her electric typewriter with my little 4 year old fingers… no one could type xyzzy as quick as me 😉

My grandfather Britton left me his old manual typewriter that I loved pounding away on to do reports for school etc. . . Yes, I’m that old – -pre-computer…

Ughhhh I remember having black fingers from the carbon paper you had to use no matter how careful I was – no photocopiers/printers at home in those days!

A vintage Imperial typewriter displayed alongside a Beatles album cover, showcasing its classic design and nostalgic appeal.
John Lennon’s typewriter 
A display featuring Ernest Hemingway's typewriter, alongside a black and white photo of him writing, and a colorful graphic about Hemingway.
Ernest Hemingway’s typewriter
A close-up of a vintage Royal typewriter displayed in an open case, showcasing its brass details and keys.
love the brass details on this model – – seriously swooning here 
Vintage typewriter displayed in a museum, featuring the words 'The Chicago' on its front and a classic arrangement of keys.
This. Is. Just. Cool. 
Three vintage typewriters displayed in a museum, showcasing their unique designs and features.
Just like the one of my Nana’s I learned on – even had that typing course you see in the top right corner!

 

Display of an Underwood typewriter alongside a wooden case labeled 'Orson Welles, Hotel de la Tremouille, Paris, France', a black and white photograph, and a yellowed script page with handwritten notes and edits.
They came in RED?!  Orson Welles’ typewriter
A vintage Corona Junior typewriter displayed next to a book titled 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' by Tennessee Williams and a black-and-white photo of a man using a typewriter.
Tennessee Williams unit that he used to write Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 

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