Keaton Music Typewriter ca mid-1950s s/n 1148 The patent for this rather complicated machine was filed in 1949 but not granted until 1953.

According to the instructions, the machine was "long awaited by music writers and printers to speed and ease their tasks - a machine designed solely to type precise music notation and to do it swiftly and inexpensively".

It was $255 when new, while a new 1956 17" TV was $115. Had this machine truly been swift and inexpensive, it probably would have enjoyed more success.

typewriter.rydia.net

Last edited on 2005.03.14 06:34