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Valentine

DesignSottsass, Ettore (14.09.1917 - 31.12.2007) GND ULAN
King, Perry A. ULAN
ProductionOlivetti S.p.A.
Date Draft1969
Fotograf: Foto: Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum (A. Laurenzo) Bildrechte Webseite: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
DesignSottsass, Ettore (14.09.1917 - 31.12.2007) GND ULAN
King, Perry A. ULAN
ProductionOlivetti S.p.A.
Date Draft1969
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As a mobile typewriter for the young generation of the sixties, the Valentine could be transported in a case. The red plastic casing and carrying handle also served as the back of the closed case.

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  • Fotograf: Foto: Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum (A. Laurenzo) Bildrechte Webseite: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
  • Fotograf: Foto: Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum (A. Laurenzo) Bildrechte Webseite: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
  • Fotograf: Foto: Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum (A. Laurenzo) Bildrechte Webseite: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
  • Fotograf: Foto: Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum (A. Laurenzo) Bildrechte Webseite: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
  • Fotograf: Foto: Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum (A. Laurenzo) Bildrechte Webseite: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Further detail

DesignSottsass, Ettore (14.09.1917 - 31.12.2007) GND ULAN
King, Perry A. ULAN
ProductionOlivetti S.p.A.
Date Draft1969
Place of productionIvrea, Italy
Size Height: 35 cm, width: 34 cm, depth: 11.5 cm (case)
MaterialMetal, Chrome-plated, Painted orange, Rubber
ColourBlack, Orange
GenreOffice and information systems
Inventory no206/2009
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