Artifact Details

Title

Teletype Model 14 Keyboard Typing Reperforator (KTR)

Catalog Number

X370.84

Type

Physical object

Description

Two levers on front of lid, reading "Back Space" and "Ribbon Lift," which interpose with mating levers on machine.
Modification: mini fluorescent light added above type unit prior to donation.

Date

1940-1958 ca

Manufacturer

Teletype Corporation

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number 14 Derived from research
Other number 1884743 Patent number (one of several listed)
Other number 5SH25AB11B On motor plate
Other number 61661 Brass plate, front of object
Other number 85914 Imprinted in mechanism inside front cover
Other number KF105KSH
Serial number FPR17FN248 Brass plate, front of object

Dimensions

overall:

Category

I/O : terminal / teletype

Credit

Gift of Matthew Reilley

Lot Number

X370.84