Stenograph 1 (Miles Bartholomew) - wooden base - 1882 | ||
| Office Antiques747 of 1911 |  |  |
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The Stenograph was invented by Miles Bartholomew, a newspaper reporter, who patented his invention in 1879. His Stenograph was the first mechanical printing machine for shorthand.
This example on the wooden base was the first model produced. Later models would have a cast metal base.
To see my collection of antique typewriters please go to www.antiquetypewriters.com
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Pretty neat items you've been posting, Thanks for sharing these
Thank you for your appreciation of my antique typewriters. It is wonderful to be able to share with others what ones loves.
Cheers,
Martin
You're very Welcome, I appreciate almost anything mechanical in nature and design, the earlier the equipment, the better I like ....these Stenographs you've posted a really top shelf in my opinion
Yes for sure, thanks, I am thrilled to have this early Stenograph in my collection.
You have good taste.
Good luck in your hunt.
Martin
Gorgeous. I LOVE machines. Form & function. I love how they made useful things as beautiful as art.
Thank you Celiene, I love machines too. It is great to be able to share ones passions.