Olivetti Lettera 35L Typewriter and Carrying Case

Scope and content:

1-Olivetti Lettera 35L portable typewriter and carrying case. The typewriter is brownish beige and has a black with a black paper tray and white align measure. The key board has white keys with black letters and one orange key. The typewriter ribbon is still intact inside the typewriter. The carrying case for the typewriter is black and has green images of the typewriter all over it. "olivetti" is also printed in green all over the carrying case. The carrying case has three black handles and Velcro top by which the carrying case can be closed. inside the bag there is a brand new typewriter ribbon inside a pink and yellow box that says "super quality typewriter ribbon." There are is also an instruction manual within the carrying case. The typewriter belonged to Reetika Vazirani poet and Writer-in-Residence at the College of William and Mary. The typewriter measures approximately 14.5in. and is in good condition. The keyboard has dirt and lint on the keys and the silver ribbon holder is tarnished. The carrying case measures approximately 22in. and is in good condition. There is evidence of wear and tear at the bottom of the carrying case. Gift of Heea Vazirani-Fales and E. Ethelbert Miller. Located in Mss. Metals (typewriter) and Mss. Plastics/ Rubber (carrying case). Mss. 2014.130.03

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College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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