3-078-050 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for the "Merritt", the People's Type-Writer, 1890. 'This is exact copy of The "MERRITT'S" work. It is equal to that of any High Priced Typewriter. Relieves fatigue from steady use of pen. Improves spelling and punctuation. Interests and instructs children. The entire correspondence of a business house can be done with it. Learned in a half hour from directions. Prints capitals, small letters, figures and characters, 78 in all. Price £3.3.0. complete. Address - RICHARDS, TERRY & Co. Limited, 46, Holborn Viaduct, London, E.C.' From "Illustrated London News", 1890.