Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Typo!

My husband is going to kill me, but I just couldn't resist...couldn't turn my back on him and walk out of the shop...couldn't leave him sitting forlornly on the floor...waiting for someone else to snaffle him up...




I already have a small, portable version...but this big old bloke is far more impressive....




He was born around 1925 and he's in pretty good nick considering his age...




It's so funny seeing my son's reaction to such an archaic looking machine...he is fascinated with the ribbon and the keys! This computer savvy generation can't quite fathom that in the days of no word processing or laser printers this was it!




No matter how smart his mac may be nothing's quite as handsome as this old guy!


Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays
Posted by Robynne's Nest at 11:03 AM

11 comments:

  1. BethJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    oooh nice...! I don't think I would have been able to resist that either.
    Happy Australia Day to you Robynne. x

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  2. MakeminemidcenturyJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Wow!

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  3. MelissaJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    he is GORGEOUS!!!

    come on your husband may just love him as much as you do!

    & it's a good lesson in history and communication for the kiddos!!

    you did sooooo good Rob!

    happy australia day....what a thing to buy in ol'blighty on australia day!!

    hugs melissa xxx

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    That's a beauty! I have been looking for something similar for a while now, but they are pretty expensive here in the states. Looks like you got yourself a treasure, Marcia in California

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  5. topchelseagirlJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    OMG it is GORGEOUS. I want one!!!

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  6. Rebekka SealeJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    That is lovely. I want one so bad. I'm especially fond of the vintage CURSIVE ones I've been seeing all over Etsy!!!

    xx
    Rebekka

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  7. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I want one! Do I sound envious? I am. It looks darling sitting on that little white end table. I can picture it in my house.

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  8. pamqJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    LOVE your typewriter!

    There is a similar one sitting in my Mom's basement which has my name on it.....

    ;-)

    Have fun typing!

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  9. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    He is wonderful!!! I recently found one and sent him to my booth...seeing this makes me want to bring him home!!

    Have a great day!

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  10. Pearl MapleJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Oh that is a beauty, what a wonderful treasure it is. Queensland has finally turned on the sun for summer and we have been getting out doors a bit more often this week.

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  11. AntiqueChaseJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    OOOOh that's a beauty all right... I don't blame you for taking him home! My vintage typewriter is much smaller, but my kids got so excited by it... Like it was some sort of alien.

    THank you so much for leaving such a nice comment on my blog. I would love to see your trophy and that story is hilarious.

    Off to read more and following you!

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