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1898 Oliver 2 Serial # 10787 1898 Oliver 2 typewriter, Serial # 10787 Jett Morton's 1898 Oliver 2 typewriter. 2026-07-31 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Jett Morton: 1898 Oliver 2 Serial # 10787 Production in Woodstock, Illinois began in 1896 with the Oliver No. 2, which introduced curved side handles. White key tops on an olive green base soon replaced the black key tops on a nickel base as the default finish, but any combination of keys and base could be furnished to order.

1898 Oliver 2 #10787

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Jett Morton (jmorton528)
Created: 07-31-2026 at 11:45AM
Last Edit: 07-31-2026 at 11:45AM


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Production in Woodstock, Illinois began in 1896 with the Oliver No. 2, which introduced curved side handles. White key tops on an olive green base soon replaced the black key tops on a nickel base as the default finish, but any combination of keys and base could be furnished to order.

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Hunter: Jett Morton (jmorton528)

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