Odell 2 Typewriter
Title
Odell 2 Typewriter
Subject
Typewriters, Office Equipment, Writing Tools, Odell 2
Description
The Odell 2 typewriter, produced by Odell's Typewriter Company in Chicago, USA, marked a significant advancement by introducing both lowercase and capital letters. Manufactured in 1890, it features a distinctive rectangular nameplate indicating the latest patent date. The machine's intricate decoration on the plated round base is showcased in detailed pictures. Operation involves a type rail with red copper type rows, activated by pushing the entire type bar segment onto paper.
Creator
Odell's Typewriter Company
Source
L.A. Marler
Publisher
L.A. Marler
Date
1890
Contributor
L.A. Marler, Joshua Stinson
Files
Collection
Citation
Odell's Typewriter Company, “Odell 2 Typewriter,” Museum of Typewriters, accessed November 10, 2025, https://museumoftypewriters.omeka.net/items/show/3.