SCM Marchant Model CMF Calculating Machine

Description:

This is an model for the carriage clear/return on an SCM Model CMF calculating machine. It has a wood and plastic base and a metal frame. Along the left side, several parts are painted black and three of these are numbered 1, 4, and 5. Three keys are at the front and an operating handle is on the right side.

A green piece of tape on the base of the model reads: CARRIAGE CLEAR / RETURN (/) REFER SERVICE INS (/) MODEL CONSOLIDATION CMF PG 2 FIG 1. It also reads: MODEL CMF. It also reads: MIDDLE DIAL CLEAR.

Date Made: ca 1962

Maker: SCM Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: Mathematics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Calculating Machines, Science & Mathematics

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Credit Line: Gift of SCM Corporation, Business Equipment Division

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MA.335381Catalog Number: 335381Accession Number: 318944

Object Name: calculating machine model

Physical Description: metal (overall material)plastic (overall material)wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 24.5 cm x 16 cm x 37.7 cm; 9 21/32 in x 6 5/16 in x 14 27/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0fa9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_690732

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