Antique 19th Century French Stenographie Duploye Travel Stationery Writing Kit
A 19th century Sténographie Duployé traveling writing kit and shorthand study box.
Invented by Émile Duployé, this shorthand system enhanced writing across France and Europe. This complete mechanical lap desk acts as a self teaching tool and a portable writing station. It was used as a shorthand practice station and was designed for students, journalists and clerks to learn and practice the Sténographie Duployé shorthand system.
Housed in its original wooden box with integrated turning knobs on the side for scrolling paper feeds. The inner lid features a highly detailed cream and black paper label titled "Sténographie Duployé Alphabet," showing the vowel circles, lines and consonant stroke system. A second matching reference label is found on the inner divider.
The inner lid displays the system's award medallions, including the "Exposition Universelle Paris 1878 and Diplôme d’Honneur, Classes de l’Enseignement 1879".
Comes with its shorthand paper pads / scrolls neatly fitted into the central compartments, original wooden stylus writing tools and a matching wooden cap holder.
A fantastic collectors item or display piece in an office, study or work writing environment. A great gift for anyone interested in journalism, writing history or antique stationery equipment.
Dimensions: 18cm x 14cm
Condition: Good order with age wear as to be expected. No major damages.
Item no. 9684
