The year was 1952, and the typewriter industry was in full swing. Following World War II, the world was eager to produce more, consume more, and write more. Portable typewriters became a symbol of progress and freedom. They allowed writers to create on-the-go, anywhere and everywhere.
Companies like Underwood and Royal were churning out sleek, compact machines that fit in the palm of a hand or in a stylish briefcase. These machines were more than just writing tools; they were status symbols of the modern era.
However, not everyone was pleased with this new era of portability. Many saw the rise of the portable typewriter as a threat to the traditional, stately writing desk of the past. But the writing public had spoken, and the portable typewriter was here to stay.