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IBM Typewriter Ribbon

YEAR: 1955
ITEM: Other
COMPANY: IBM International Business Machines
COUNTRY: USA
IN OUR COLLECTION: Yes

IBM typewriter ribbon in blue box.

Box measures 2 3/4"x2 3/4"x 1". Front of box is black,and has IBM printed 3 times in green, red, and blue. The wording "Superior nylon Ribbon" appears in white script between the IBM logo.

Inside the box is a golden metal spool containing the ribbon. The ribbon appears to be black.The spool and ribbon are sealed in cellophane

The back of the box Shows Reorder information in a central white band "Reorder No. 1135137, 50 Inking General Purpose Black, 18Yds. Superior Write Nylon, Use Prior to :10/1/81"

Below the white band, on the black Background is IBM in red, blue and green.

All sides of the box are blue

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