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No. 77 Edison-Dick Mimeograph

By btpetersen, 5 June, 2008
Description

I don't have a picture of the mimeograph, at present.  The mimeograph is in deccent shape, mainly just dirty, but I have put off cleaning it, until I can get some idea of it's value, as it may be a job for a professional. 

The "paper copy" receiving tray is made of finished wood, with an emblem either painted or stuck in the center.  The supports it rests on are also of the same wood and finish.  There is a 1.5 to 2 inch dial with indicators which you manually rotate to indicate the number of copies you wish to make.  When the choosen number of copies is reached, a small spring loaded dinger rings a bell, to indicate you are finished.

It appears that copies are made by manually rotating the handle (also made of wood) on the end of the rotating drum back and forth.  Other than that, I don't have a very good idea of how it is actually operated.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Wood, metal
Distinguishing marks
A.B. Dick Company, Chicago U.S.A. Serial # 8538
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
L-1.5 ft. W-1 ft. H- 1 ft. longer when wood paper tray is folded down
Date Period
? Patents listed on machine begin in mid 1890's, with final patent year of 1913
Weight
25 - 30 pounds
History
found in an old warehouse, don't really know anything about the history
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
not known
For Sale?
No
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