SCM Marchant Model CMF Calculating Machine

SCM Marchant Model CMF Calculating Machine

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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.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
calculating machine model
date made
ca 1962
maker
SCM Corporation
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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
ID Number
MA.335381
catalog number
335381
accession number
318944
Credit Line
Gift of SCM Corporation, Business Equipment Division
subject
Mathematics
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National Museum of American History
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