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Hammond Typewriter

The Hammond Typewriter was invented by James Bartlett Hammond and first manufactured in 1885. The typeface used by the typewriter was also available as foundry type from the Inland Type Foundry. John Pratt sold his 1882 patent rights to the company for the manufacture of the typewriter.

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The Hammond Typewriter was invented by James Bartlett Hammond and first manufactured in 1885.1 The typeface used by the typewriter was also available as foundry type from the Inland Type Foundry. John Pratt sold his 1882 patent rights to the company for the manufacture of the typewriter.

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  1. Martin Howard (January 28, 2011). "Beautiful Machine: 1881 Hammond Typewriter". Collector's Weekly. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
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