I found this little typewriter at an estate sale for only $10! I positively LOVE it! The platen on this typewriter folds down over the keys to fit neatly in it's little black case. It was considered a portable and is really light weight. I call it my "laptop" typewriter because back-in-the-day this was a laptop. She is lovingly perched on the top shelf of one of my new bookcases, along with some other favorite items: 3 candles from my wedding that remind me of my 3 wonderful sisters and a little plaque that my Besty Erica got me for my 40th birthday.
The typewriter ribbon on this little "laptop" was shot so I removed it and I typed up a lovely sentiment on my computer and rolled on to the platen to appear as if it is still in use. (I learned this from my sister Gretta, who also has an old typewriter collection that I will be sharing with you throughout this month.)
It reads:
My will shall shape my future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny. ~ Elaine Maxwell
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Wonderful darling typewriter! I learnt to type on a manual typewriter-but it was no cute little lightweight portable! It must have weighed a ton.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a typewriter so small. Nice piece. Great sentiment too. Welcome to VTT!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very cute typewriter I do remember my Dad having a manual typewriter.
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I love old typewriters now. Less so when I was first learning to type. They were hard to use!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to VTT. You have a very good post. I enjoyed the story behind your typewriter. I have used one like it in the past, but doubt I could now. Brought back some old memories.
ReplyDeleteTHat is a great find. They don't make them like that anymore...Thank goodness. remember what a pain it was when you made a mistake. Thank God for White OUt. Computers make is so much easier....usually.
ReplyDeletethat's a cute little typewriter.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Now, I really feel old! I took typing class on a manual one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat typewriter! Love the sentiment too. Very befitting, "I hold the key". Lovely, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Ok, now I am feeling vintage too because I learned to type on an old manual typewriter. I wonder if you could find an ink tape for it? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the typewriter. I have one too. It is currently a part of the decorations in my husband's office. Since this is "typewriter month" I'll have to share it in the next few weeks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun find! You've inspired me to be on the lookout for one for myself. I like how you have it displayed!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the comments today! I feel so privileged to have heard from all of you!! I learned on a manual typewriter too! The teacher painted the keys black and would come around and cut our finger nails off because long finger nails were impractical! Oh, the good old days! I hope you come again for more typewriter love!
ReplyDeleteI love those old typewriters! I saw one at a garage sale for $5 several years ago, and it's bothered me ever since that I didn't buy it. They just add so much character to any room. Ah well, maybe I'll come across another one some day!
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT!
Carol
P.S. I like the sentiment that you typed up and put in there!
That's a really clever idea- using your computer and printer to type something out since the typewriter itself doesn't work anymore. I never would have thought of that! And what a great deal at $10!
ReplyDeleteAdorable little type writer! A wonderful find!
ReplyDeleteWow, the best $10 you ever spent, girlie. I believe you got a keeper of a saying. With the love and help of Christ you can clear any obstacle and reach your highest destiny.
ReplyDeleteI remember the click click click of the keys on the little charcoal gray typewriter as my Dad worked in his home office.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post....I just love your typewriter. I can remember as a girl, my dad had one, it was a greenish color I think, and heavy as lead. Who knows what happened to that, but I sure wish I had it now! What a fantastic price, I would have snatched that up in a heartbeat! Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable typewriter! Love the idea of printing a quote on the computer and rolling it in place on the vintage typewriter! Will be on the lookout. Hoping some good estate sales roll around in the spring!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool typewriter! for $10 that a great find!
ReplyDeleteLove that typewriter, I have been looking for one for a while now! I saw a place on the internet where you could buy old typewriter ribbons....
ReplyDeleteThat is a great find! This is a wonderful way to start off ITAM.
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