National Cash Register, Model 1544 (4D-1)

National Cash Register, Model 1544 (4D-1)

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Description
This NCR cash register has four drawers in two columns. It has four columns of plastic digit keys, white for dollars, tens of dollars, and 5 cents, and black for cents. A column of four keys right of the number keys has keys labeled A1, 6, B2 and B2. Right of these is a lever, which can be set on the operation desired, and a motor bar. The paper tape holder is on the right side, the indicators are above the keyboard, and the electric cord is at the back. The serial number is 4931871, the model number 1544 (4D-1).
The machine was used at Lansburgh department store in downtown Washington, D.C. When City Stores Company purchased Lansburgh, they gave the machine to the Smithsonian.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
cash register
date made
1952
maker
National Cash Register Company
place made
United States: Ohio, Dayton
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
glass (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 58.7 cm x 69.5 cm x 40 cm; 23 1/8 in x 27 3/8 in x 15 3/4 in
ID Number
MA.334906
maker number
4931871
accession number
314157
catalog number
334906
Credit Line
Gift of City Stores Company
subject
Mathematics
Business
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Computers & Business Machines
Cash and Credit Registers
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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