History of the Typewriter

—196—- Fig. 145. of the older machines may turn to the new ones without hesitation. Shift-keys are provided at each end of the keyboard, and keys at the upper corners of the manual are provided, that on the left side for the shift-lock, that on the right for marginal releasing. The space-bar is not so long and not so short, as in some machines, and an effort is thus made to meet the wishes of those who prefer either sort. At the top of the keyboard will be noticed what looks like another space-bar, but this is the tabulator key, and has been so arranged that it can be reached and readily operated by either hand, without lifting it fiom the position in which it may be when the preA ions key is str tick The ribbon is carried on spools, and passes from one to the other, entering and leaving the ribbon carrier, or vibrator, on its way. It has not an automatic return, but must be reversed by means of the tiny level sJjown in the front portion of the machine just beyond the R in “typewriter.” Means are, however, provided whereby