Continental typewriter
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Width: 12.380 inches (31.445 cm) | Depth: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm)
b: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Depth: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm)
c: Height: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) | Width: 5.880 inches (14.935 cm)
Archival History
The typewriter was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by Alfred Munzer, the son of Simcha (Siegfried) Munzer.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Alfred Munzer
Scope and Content
Continental brand typewriter which attaches to a case, the lid of which is now detached. The typewriter was used by Simcha Munzer (donor's father) before and during the war, and then afterwards by Gisele and Alfred Munzer (donor's mother and donor). An instruction booklet in German is also included.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Continental brand black typewriter (a) inside black case, with lid (b) that is now detached. The base of the typewriter attaches to the case. An instruction booklet (c) for the typewriter was originally housed inside the lid, held in place by two metal brackets.
Genre
- Object
- Office Equipment and Supplies