Brother 827R Handheld Electronic Calculator

Description:

This handheld electronic calculator has tan plastic case and an array of ten digit keys as well as clear and decimal point key. Left of the digit keys are a percentage key and four memory keys. Four arithmetic function keys and a total key are left of the memory keys. The keyboard also has an on/off switch and a summation switch. A tag behind the keyboard reads: brother 827R (/) INTERNATONAL CORPORATION. Behind this is an eight-digit red LED display with a plastic cover. An attachment for an adapter is on the top edge at the right.

A tag at the top of the back of the calculator reads: brother INTERNATIONAL CORP. (/) YOUR NEW BROTHER CALCULATOR (/) IS OF THE FINEST PRECISION CONST- (/) RUCTION, MANUFACTURED UNDER (/) RIGID QUALITY CONTROL IN (/) SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST (/) MODERN FACTORIES. Further text reads: MADE IN HONG KONG. A storage compartment for batteries is below.

The calculator has a black plastic carrying case with a snap at the top. A mark on the case reads: brother.

The Brother 827R was advertised in The Bridgeport Post in May of 1975 as on sale for $24.90.

Reference:

The Bridgeport Post, May 21, 1975, p. 2.

Date Made: ca 1975

Maker: Brother International Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China: Hong Kong

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of John B. Priser

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0988.274Catalog Number: 1986.0988.274Accession Number: 1986.0988

Object Name: electronic calculator

Physical Description: plastic (case; display cover; keys; carrying case material)paper (stickers material)metal (circuitry material)Measurements: overall: 1 in x 3 in x 5 in; 2.54 cm x 7.62 cm x 12.7 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-17c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1305807

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