Typewriting Collection

Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15
A Yost Light Running Typewriter No.15. Date: 1910

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

Bicycle, Circular Saw, Electric Bell, Electric Light, Elevator, Gambrel Stick, Newsboy, Pawnbroker, Radiator
8651555 Bicycle, Circular Saw, Electric Bell, Electric Light, Elevator, Gambrel Stick, Newsboy, Pawnbroker, Radiator, Typewriter, Telephone, Weather Signals (engraving) by German School

Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho)
8660525 Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 35. Then there is the enthusiast)

The Type-Writing Office (engraving)
8642833 The Type-Writing Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Type-Writing Office. Illustration for The Quiver (1889).); © Look and Learn.

Between 1910 and 1920 - Office with women and typewriters (b/w photo)
7134179 Between 1910 and 1920 - Office with women and typewriters (b/w photo); (add.info.: Between 1910 and 1920 - Office with women and typewriters); GG Vintage Images; UIG.

Typo Typewriter machine, 1890
3480647 Typo Typewriter machine, 1890; (add.info.: French 'Typo Typewriter machine advertised, circa 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Transport and technology in 1875 and 1900 (chromolitho)
8677571 Transport and technology in 1875 and 1900 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The world's largest typewriter, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626556 The world's largest typewriter, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world's largest typewriter)

Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890
3478930 Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890; (add.info.: Advert for Remington Typewriter, in an American newspaper, dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A typewriter of 1836, published 1897 (engraving)
481024 A typewriter of 1836, published 1897 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Strand Magazine).

Despatches from Belgium (litho)
7149617 Despatches from Belgium (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Despatches from Belgium)

Remingtons Writing Machine (engraving)
7163211 Remingtons Writing Machine (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remingtons Writing Machine)

Une machine pour la composition (engraving)
7162714 Une machine pour la composition (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une machine pour la composition)

Question mark (litho)
7201278 Question mark (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Question mark: advertisement for the Commercial Letter Company typewriting)

Advertisement for the Yost Typewriter (colour litho)
7200688 Advertisement for the Yost Typewriter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Yost Typewriter)

Original Artwork - Card accepting a party invitation
Original Artwork - Design for a card accepting a party invitation - a young boy in red tie and red school cap. Date: circa 1937

Typewriting department, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, 1902 (b / w photo)
867605 Typewriting department, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, 1902 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Early model of a Remington typewriter
An early model of a Remington typewriter. Date: 1877

Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Typewriting class, Bow and Bromley Commercial Institute, London, 1924
Typewriting class, Bow and Bromley Commercial Institute, Malmesbury Road, London, 1924

Typewriting class, Hammersmith Commercial Institute, London, 1913. A typewriting class for male and female students, some dressed in outdoor wear, coats and hats. A teacher is supervising

Typewriting examination class, Queens Road Evening Institute, London, 1908
Typewriting examination class for male and female students, Queens Road Evening Institute, London, 1908

Typist, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Typist, 1967

Police file of the political criminal Nadezhda Krupskaya, Lenins wife, before 1916. Nadezhda Krupskaya (1869-1939) and Lenin married in 1898 when they were both living in exile in Siberia

Typo, typewriter advertisement, 20th century. A print from La Manufacture Francais D Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne, a French mail order catalogue

Typewriter patented by John Pratt in 1866 (1915)

Sholes Type Writer, 1872. A woman using a typewriter by the American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890). A forerunner of the 20th century machine

Blitz in London -- Duke Street, Strand, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire crews at work with hosepipes in Duke Street, off the Strand, 17 April 1941. Date: 1941

Elizabeth Asquith at work
Elizabeth Charlotte Lucy Asquith (1897-1945), later Princess Bibesco, English writer, daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and his second wife, Margot

Remington Standard Typewriter No. 7
The Remington Standard Typewriter No. 7 -- an improved model

Advertisement Yost Typewriter Typewriting Machine
Advertisement for The Yost Typewriter. Yosts were made by the Yost Writing Machine Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. They were the invention of George Washington Newton Yost (1831 - 1895)

The worlds largest typewriter on display at the Business Efficiency Exhibition, White City, London, England in 1931. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Typewriting class for women, Blackheath Road Evening Institute, London, 1914

Clarke & Davies, Museum Street, London. A shop where one could purchase the best photographs of the various Galleries of Europe

Postcard to Reichenberg, Czechoslovakia
Postcard to Miss Mary Lucas, Ursuline Convent, Reichenberg, Czechoslovakia, from Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. Date: 1932

Early model of a Remington typewriter
An early model of a Remington typewriter, sitting on a table. Date: 1877

Stationery, Chapman & Sons, Eastbourne and Lewes
Stationery, Chapman & Sons, Riding Jobmasters & Motor Coach Proprietors, Eastbourne and Lewes, with typewritten details. 1918

Blitz in London -- Duke Street, Strand, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire crews at work with hosepipes in Duke Street, off the Strand, 17 April 1941

Advertisement for Royal Typewriters, Ds Butler Ltd, Derby
Advertisement for Royal Typewriters, The Worlds Best Machine for Office Use. Sole local agent, DS Butler Ltd, 37-39 London Road, Derby

Advertisement for Corona Typewriter, DS Butler Ltd, Derby
Advertisement for Corona, The Queen of Portable Typewriters, Price Twelve Guineas, from sole local agent DS Butler Ltd, 37-39 London Road, Derby

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"Unleashing the Power of Words: A Journey through Typewriting History" Step back in time and witness the evolution with a glimpse into its captivating past. The Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15, an iconic symbol of innovation, revolutionized the way words were brought to life on paper. Transport yourself to an early typing pool bustling with activity as skilled typists meticulously tapped away at their machines, creating a symphony of clicks and clacks that echoed through the room. Among them was Elizabeth Asquith, a trailblazing woman who defied societal norms by excelling in this male-dominated field. The Blitz ravaged London's Duke Street on Strand during World War II, but amidst chaos and destruction, resilient typists continued their work tirelessly. German industry thrived in the 1930s as Saxony became synonymous with precision typewriter construction - a black-and-white photo capturing craftsmen perfecting these marvels. Despatches from Belgium arrived via litho-printed documents typed on Remington's Writing Machine – an engraving showcasing its efficiency and reliability. Meanwhile, another engraving depicted "Une machine pour la composition, " highlighting how these remarkable devices aided in typesetting for publishing purposes. Curiosity arises when encountering a litho-printed question mark – symbolic of endless possibilities unlocked by this ingenious invention. An advertisement for the Yost Typewriter further entices us with vibrant colors promising enhanced productivity and effortless writing experiences. Original artwork showcases how even party invitations found their way onto cards thanks to typewriters' versatility. In Dayton, Ohio's National Cash Register headquarters in 1902, we catch a glimpse of their bustling typewriting department where countless documents came to life under skilled hands – immortalized forever in monochrome photographs. Typewriting has left an indelible mark on history; it empowered women like Elizabeth Asquith while fueling industries worldwide. It bridged communication gaps, enabling the exchange of ideas and information.