Significance

Portable typewriter convenient for home use or for working away from the office

Physical description

Black portable typewriter with lid - 'Empire Aristocrat' brand on typewriter.
Donated by Bea Boardman

Inscriptions & markings

'Empire Aristocrat' superimposed on picture of a reclining lion on top of typewriter
'Made in England' on front of typewriter.
Inside the cover is written: 'Head Office & Factory, 175 Archway Rd., MOU 2218-9
City & West End Typewriter Co. Ltd.
West End Showroom, 15 Princes Arcade, Piccadilly W.I., GRO. 5588-9"