Shocking Facts on the History of Typewriters

The first patent for the typewriter was issued by the early 18th-century inventor, Henry Mill.

Christopher Latham Sholes developed his machine in 1867, with early renditions being able to consistently type capital letters.

James Densmore, tried placing the keys in locations that were less likely to jam the machine, ultimately ending up with QWERTY

Sholes, sold the rights on his patent to a man named James Densmore who persuaded a large company to do the marketing.

Early Keyboards Were Modelled After Piano Keys

Typewriters Allowed an Avenue for Women

Typewriters are certainly a romantic object. The image of a passionate writer, working constantly to manifest their best works over and over again