Bidspirit auction | CHARITY: SALEM DOGS, OLIVETTI /

CHARITY: SALEM DOGS, OLIVETTI / UNDERWOOD LETTERA 22 TYPEWRITER - Proceeds from this lot will be donated to non-profit Salem Dogs in Marion County, Oregon. This lot features an Olivetti / Underwood Lettera 22 typewriter, made in Italy circa 1950. This typewriter comes in the original case and is in excellent working condition. The Lettera 22 was designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1950, and was an immediate sensation. It was awarded the Compasso d'oro prize in 1954. In 1959 the Illinois Institute of Technology chose the Lettera 22 as the best design product of the last 100 years. A specimen can be found in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. One of history’s most beautiful writing machines. The height of practicality; poised for speed, and relatively lightweight for a portable from this era, while still maintaining the typical ‘bulletproof’ casing. Comes in a pleasant, timeless blue (in contrast so some of the dated neutrals of the era. These were made in a few countries, including Italy, Spain, Canada, UK, and Mexico. Salem Dogs focus is on helping special needs dogs when their people experience extreme circumstances. Owner death, hospice, and nursing/assisted living situations are some examples that trigger the need for a new home. In addition, some people find themselves unable to afford medical bills and opt to have their dog euthanized. In those cases, Salem Dogs is often contacted and has either taken in the dog or helped the owner financially. While most of their work is in the Salem, Oregon area, this charity has helped dogs in multiple areas around North America.