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Lexikon 80 typewriter

designed 1942; in production 1942-1968

Marcello Nizzoli (Italian, 1887–1969)

2008.240

On display in H302

paintmaterialsinkmetalmanufacturing

Artwork Details

DesignerManufacturerCreation Date
designed 1942; in production 1942-1968
Design Date
1942
Creation Location
Italy
Materials
painted metal, rubber, fabric, ink
Object Types
product design, typewriters
Dimensions

9 x 16-5/8 x 14-3/4 in.

Mark Description

Manufacturer's product label, at middle of key cover: LEXIKON 80 Manufacturer's product label, at top proper left: Olivetti Inscribed by product manufacturer, verso, middle: ing. C. Olivetti e c., s.p.a. - ivrea | MADE IN ITALY - FABIQUÉ EN ITALIE

Accession Number
2008.240
Credit Line

Gift of Frank M. and Barbara E. Grunwald in memory of Kurt Grunwald, MD and Melitta Grunwald

Copyright
© Marcello Nizzoli, © Olivetti S.p.A.
Collection

Design Arts

Color Palette

Frank M. Grunwald; IMA.


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Curator Craig Miller talks about designer Marcello Nizzoli and the Olivetti company after World War II.

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