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December 02, 2003Is it Unforgivable Scavenging or Simply a Trash to Treasure Story?
While many avid collectors of vintage typewriters would never, ever, under any circumstance, think of mutilating an old machine to make crafts from the keys, lots of people do these days. Do a search on ebay for "typewriter bracelet" and you'll see bunches of them ready for holiday gift-giving. You can also read about one woman who believes she's "saving history" by making typewriter key bracelets. Or, if you just want to read more about old typing machines in general, check out my feature: Vintage Typewriters Underscore Noteworthy Collections.
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