jan 1, 1874 - Typewriter

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The first commercial typewriters were introduced in 1874, but did not become common in offices until after the mid-1880s. The typewriter quickly became an indispensable tool for practically all writing other than personal handwritten correspondence. It was widely used by professional writers, in offices, and for business correspondence in private homes.

Exposure: Some can still be found in homes or offices today. Some are in antique museums.

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