This ingenious vintage accessory: did you really know what it was used for?

With the advent of personal computers and word processors, these ingenious tools were quickly relegated to the past. A simple click of “Delete” or “Undo” replaced their usefulness, forever changing the way we correct text. However, these erasers today are a testament to the rapid pace of technological evolution and the changes it has brought to our daily habits.

A collector’s item prized by vintage lovers

Having become obsolete, typewriter erasers are now prized by enthusiasts of retro objects. Their circular design and bygone usefulness make them symbols of a time when writing and correcting were true skills. These objects, often found at flea markets or antique shops, evoke a sweet nostalgia in those who knew the typewriter era.

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