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1963 Sears Attache, with manual, etc.

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  1. TedDecember 29, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    Nice to see this variant pop up. The "attache" typewriter case machines are a fun subset model. I picked up a Montgomery Ward 440T from '66 that came with an attache-style case, but I can't tell from existing entries if *all* 1966 440T's came with this case or just a select few:
    https://typewriterdatabase.com/1966-montgomery-ward-signature-440t.11270.typewriter
    The Brother machine uses a curiously powerful clamp system to hold the machine in the case as well.
    I also wouldn't mind finding a 1962 edition Tower Attache:
    https://typewriterdatabase.com/1962-tower-attach195169-skyriter.5284.typewriter

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  2. Bill MMarch 27, 2019 at 6:29 AM

    OOh. I like that styling. I have one from 1961 which is the rebranded Skyriter with soft funky paint that if cleaned will obliterate the lettering for the name.

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