[GreenKeys] Old Teletype Cotton Ribbons

[Steve Hilsz]

I have a sample of the following:

Federal Stock #7510-191-6038
Ribbon, Teletype, Model 14, 15, 19, 28, 32, 33, 35, 37
Composition Cotton, Black , Heavy
1/2 inch X 12 Yards
Apr. 1973

Larry Tighe told me these dry out, even in the original wraps, but the 
sample I took the cellophane off of seems to be fine. These were not in 
packages with desiccant, so the usual drying didn't take place, at least as 
bad as it could have. The little metal pieces that hold the ribbon and that 
activate the reversing lever don't seem to be corroded away.

I spotted these in northern California, and there are a few dozen available. 
If anybody is interested, even for display purposes, they could be had for 
$3.50 apiece, and this would include domestic first-class mail.

I'll leave them there if nobody wants any.

Steve Hilsz
jydsk at tds.net