Mechanical calculator, Burroughs Adding Machine Co.

Description

Accession[2013.0112] Business machines, office equipment and ephemera of the National Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaIdentifierUMA-ITE-2013011200008Scope and ContentThis mechanical calculator has a manual handle on its right-hand side. It was manufactured by Detroit-based Burroughs, which also manufactured in France and Scotland. It is so similar to the "Comptometer" that Burroughs was sued for infringement of patent. At the time of its production, Burroughs was producing 200 units a day for $100 in the USA.
Place of manufacture: Detroit, Michigan, United StatesAccess StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest item

Provenance

CreatorNational Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaRoleProvenance

Dates

Date c. 1925-1929

Description Control

Previous System ID2013.0112.00008

Characteristics

Genre/FormCalculatorsDimensions16cm(H)x23cm(W)x28cm(D)

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Mechanical calculator, Burroughs Adding Machine Co.