Vintage Technology Obsessions

A blog about all kinds of vintage technology from simple mechanisms of the late 1800s through electronics and robotics of the 1980s. Many posts will be typecast and some will be off topic bits from everyday life. The blog will wander and meander with my quasi-evolving and ever changing interests.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Royal Hartford Typewriter Factory Photo Resurection

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I finally pulled the photo of the Royal Typewriter factory final adjustment room out of its frame and gave it a proper scan.  The driver sof...
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Friday, April 27, 2012

The Kingdom of Wacky and Wonderful Illustration

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At a recent antique show, I scored a slightly beat up and thoroughly awesome copy of The Kingdom of Nature; An Illustrated History of the An...
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Happy Birthday William Shakespeare!

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Today is the observed 448th birthday of the Bard.  To celebrate, I scanned portions of a May, 1964 National Geographic article penned by the...
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Friday, April 20, 2012

Chicago Bike Patrol in Training

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I love just about every form of photography.  Candid street photography is especially enjoyable since I like wandering impulsively with the ...
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Monday, April 16, 2012

Nelson-Atkins World's Fairs Exhibit Opening

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Margo would love a visit at Meet Margo: The Gold Royal with Star(let) Power Entertainment for the evening.  Sadly, there was a ...
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Saturday, April 14, 2012

A Craiglist Bargain Typewriter

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Quick!  Someone grab this $100 bargain machine before it goes on ebay!  It has a unique wide carriage, glass top keys and the oxidatio...
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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Meet Margo: The Gold Royal with Star(let) Power

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"Give us that, Deagol my love." "Why?" "Because it's my birthday, and I wants it." Thus began Smeog...
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