Case for Corona Model portable typewriter 1930

This ‘Case for Corona Model portable typewriter’ was made by C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc. The typewriter's design—the careful arrangement of keys and levers—hints at a process where each element serves a purpose, and the overall form emerges from a series of calculated decisions, not unlike artmaking. Looking at the textures, you see the worn leather of the case, its surface scuffed, its color faded. It makes you wonder about the countless journeys this typewriter has undertaken. The sleek, polished keys and the intricate mechanics of the typewriter suggest an object intended for both utility and tactile experience. Notice how the worn handle and tarnished clasps tell stories of use and age, the smudges and wear marks of countless hands. This piece, to me, represents not just a machine but a tool for expression, a silent witness to the creation of countless stories, much like how the tools of painting capture our intentions. It reminds me a bit of Duchamp's 'readymades'; both challenge our notions of art and prompt reflection on our relationship with the objects we surround ourselves with. Ultimately, like all art, it invites us to see the world in new and unexpected ways.