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Burroughs

Electric-Carriage Typewriter

Burroughs Electric-Carriage Typewriter
Burroughs Electric-Carriage Typewriter
Burroughs Electric-Carriage Typewriter
Burroughs Electric-Carriage Typewriter

Burroughs Adding Machine Company

Designer: Dwight Prentice Rowland

Original Price: $250

1930s

S/N: A474807

This Burroughs is not only electric for ease of carriage return, but is also fitted with a palm tabulator. The Burroughs typewriter was advertised as being a practical and good quality typewriter, and a piece intended to beautify the office atmosphere. The advertisement to your left is from the Pittsburgh Gazette, published June 25, 1936, page 13.

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