Olivetti ET personal 55

Side view of a typewriter showing the yellow paper winder. Front view of a typewriter showing the straight edges. Side view of a typewriter showing the angular shape. Rear view of a typewriter showing the ridged texture. Rear view of a typewriter showing the cable storage compartment. Top view of a typewriter showing the covers. Top view of a typewriter showing the keys. Top view of a typewriter showing the printer ribbon. Side view of a typewriter showing the key cover. Underside view of a typewriter showing the carrying handle folded back. Underside view of a typewriter showing the carrying handle.
Side view of a typewriter showing the yellow paper winder. Front view of a typewriter showing the straight edges. Side view of a typewriter showing the angular shape. Rear view of a typewriter showing the ridged texture. Rear view of a typewriter showing the cable storage compartment. Top view of a typewriter showing the covers. Top view of a typewriter showing the keys. Top view of a typewriter showing the printer ribbon. Side view of a typewriter showing the key cover. Underside view of a typewriter showing the carrying handle folded back. Underside view of a typewriter showing the carrying handle.

Description

Designed by Mario Bellini for Olivetti in 1987, this portable daisy wheel electronic typewriter has a distinctive Memphis styled outer casing with a sleek profile. The keyboard cover is removable, the underside of the case houses a fold-away handle and the back has a cable compartment with a hinged lid. The outer casing is made from injection moulded ABS. Made in Singapore for Olivetti.
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Inscriptions

printed: "Olivetti ET personal 55. Made in Singapore 240V AC 22W 50Hz Serial No. S6107895" (Upper cover, base and inside)

Object number

AIBDC : 007912

Date

1987

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Dimensions
Width
420mm
Height
130mm
Depth
330mm

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