IBM Selectric Typewriter Teardown

If you are above the age of thirty, it is a safe bet your Mother and/or Father have worked with or on these classic machines that changed the industry.

This super sharp 300dpi, high-resolution print is the perfect accent for any home office.

Own a piece of tech history. Makes a great gift for both Father’s and Mother’s Day or that special mechanical key enthusiast in your life.

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$24.22$41.50

Description

The Anatomy of an Electric Typewriter.

Practically the iPhone of it’s time, this iconic typewriter with it’s groundbreaking removable type ball gave the user the ability to change fonts with a few snaps. Thomas Watson Jr. called it “the most totally distinct invention we’ve ever made as a company.” I took apart a classic IBM Selectric typewriter to create a poster for publication on IBM’s master brand social platforms. After many hours of careful deconstructing, cleaning nearly every oily piece and laying them down on a 4’x8′ sheet of paper covered plywood, I took this photo from above. (It was actually two photos of the top and the bottom that I composed into one image. )This was project published digitally back when I was an employee.

Here is a little video about this amazing piece of technology: IBM Selectric Typewriter & its digital to analogue converter

 

***Frames are for presentation purposed only. Not included.***

12″ x 18″ 20″ x 30″ 24″ x 36″
Width, in 12.00 20.00 24.00
Length, in 18.00 30.00 36.00

 

Made with museum-grade paper (175gsm fine art paper), these posters translate any digital artwork into exquisite real life décor. Available in multiple sizes, each poster is printed with top-tier pigmented archival inks for a stunning end result.

  • 175 gsm fine art paper
    Multiple sizes
    Matte finish
    For indoor use
    Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″.

 

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