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Why the typewriter is having a resurgence

The typewriter was patented by four inventors in Milwaukee in 1868, and today, the machine is hav...

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14.19 4 Apr 2025


Why the typewriter is having a resurgence


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14.19 4 Apr 2025


The typewriter was patented by four inventors in Milwaukee in 1868, and today, the machine is having something of an unexpected revival, with the city even hosting a convention for typewriter enthusiasts called Qwertyfest.

Lisa Floading is one such enthusiast and collector, and joins Seán to discuss.


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