Burroughs Adding Machine Model
Burroughs Adding Machine Model
- Description
- This is a wooden dummy model of the case of a ten-key printing electric adding machine. It has black plastic keys keys and a frame, but no mechanism. The number keys are in a block with a zero bar below. Left of these are ERROR and REPEAT keys. Right of these are SUB[()TOTAL, and TOTAL keys, as well as a key stem (without a key) and a black bar. There is a place for a place indicator. A 4-inch carriage is at the back of the machine, and there are four rubber feet.
- A red tag attached to the object reads: PATENT DEPT. (/) #161. A metal tag attached to the object reads: DONATED TO (/) The Smithsonian Institution (/) by (/) Burroughs Corporation.
- This model, along with 1982.0794.28, was #161 in the collections of the Patent Division of Burroughs Corporation. The shape, placement and color of the function keys are different on this object than on 1982.0794.27.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- adding machine model
- date made
- ca 1950
- maker
- Burroughs Adding Machine Company
- place made
- United States: Michigan, Detroit
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- rubber (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 16.5 cm x 17 cm x 28.5 cm; 6 1/2 in x 6 11/16 in x 11 7/32 in
- ID Number
- 1982.0794.28
- accession number
- 1982.0794
- catalog number
- 1982.0794.28
- Credit Line
- Gift of Burroughs Corporation
- subject
- Mathematics
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Adding Machines
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
