Burroughs Adding Machine Section

Burroughs Adding Machine Section

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Description
This open cross section of a Burroughs adding machine has a metal frame painted black on one side, a single column of nine plastic-covered keys (one of these is missing), a mechanism for the keys, a short rubber carriage, and type. Two number wheels are at the front. Places where the mechanism and frame have been cut off are painted orange. The model is supposed to show transmission of action from the finger keys to the registering devices. The model rests on a metal shaft that is attached to a square wooden base.
This section was lent to the Smithsonian in 1924 by Burroughs Adding Machine Company of Detroit as an example of the technology of a current product. It recently has been donated to the Institution by Unisys Corporation.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
adding machine section
date made
1924
maker
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
place made
United States: Michigan, Detroit
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 46.5 cm x 19 cm x 38.5 cm; 18 5/16 in x 7 15/32 in x 15 5/32 in
ID Number
MA.308345
catalog number
308345
accession number
2011.0264
Credit Line
Gift of Unisys Corporation
subject
Mathematics
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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