RAF 2796 - Olivetti MP1 Typewriter

Serial Number: RAF2760

Status: Display

Description:
This is a portable typewriter known as the Olivetti MP1 (ICO) portable typewriter, one of the earliest models produced by Olivetti in Italy during the 1930s and 1940s. It features a compact, lightweight design with a manual mechanical system and a limited number of keys, along with a smooth, matte black body that reflects classic industrial design. This example also includes an Arabic keyboard layout, indicating adaptation for different markets. Today, it is considered a historically significant piece that combines functional engineering with iconic design heritage.