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History of Vintage
The tale of the humble Typewriter Words by Katie Tregidden
Search on Etsy for “typewriter” and it returns over 11,000 items. From vintage typewriters, to necklaces and cuff links made from single letter keys and everything from screen prints to cushions and stationery printed with iconic typewriter images.
Typewriter print from Lolas Room / Etsy
What is it about old typewriters that appeal to us so much in this digital age? Most of us own laptops, iPhones, Blackberrys or iPads, all of which far out perform the humble typewriter, so what’s the attraction?