1947 Woodstock 5N #NC791963
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Russell Knight (Arcae)
Created: 03-03-2026 at 09:40AM
Last Edit: 05-05-2026 at 09:38AM
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Description:
Woodstock 5N. The "NC" SN prefix, I assume stands for a 5N Correspondence Model.
From what I've observed, the Correspondence model signifies some changes in the keyboard layout. Compared with this [https://typewriterdatabase.com/1947-woodstock-5.9074.typewriter] Model 5, the differences seem to be the backspace and tab keys are set farther forward, as well as the tab clear key is on the front cover as opposed to in the back, and no external ribbon reverse and touch selector(?) knobs.
At one time Woodstock, Ill. was called the typewriter capital of the world because it produced the Oliver, Emerson and the Woodstock at the same time. As I've heard the older Woodstock 5s were only available by mail order, not in stores. Sears would knock off $32.00 of the $100.00 price if the customer would demonstrate it to others and get written testimonials. Sometime in the 20's they moved to Chicago where Sears had their major shipping hub.
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