A closeup of the Birckensderfer typewriter donated to Whangārei Museum, the first truly portable machine, invented by George Canfield Blickensderfer in 1891. Photo / SuppliedOUR TREASURESAmong the interesting typing machines held by the Whangārei Museum, one caught my eye with its unusual design. Donated by R Andrews, this model is a Blickensderfer, Model 7, the first truly portable machine, invented by George Canfield Blickensderfer in 1891. (Whangārei Museum 1966.51.1). The plaque on the Birckensderfer typewriter at (Whangārei Museum (1966.51.1).

Source: New Zealand Herald October 12, 2020 21:56 UTC