Adding Machine, Burroughs; Burroughs Adding Machine Company; 1930-1970; WY.2001....
Adding Machine, Burroughs
About this objectThis is a Burroughs Adding Machine which was a precursor to the modern calculator. This particular one came from a dairy factory in the Lower Mataura Valley, however, we have yet to identify which one.
MakerBurroughs Adding Machine Company
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1930-1970
Place MadeNorth and Central America, United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit
Medium and Materials
inorganic, processed material, synthetic, plastic
inorganic, processed material, metal, steel
inorganic, processed material, metal, stainless steel
Makers plate on back: 'BURROUGHS ADDING MACHINE CO
DETRIOT MICHIGAN
MADE IN U.S.AMERICA'
h 265 mm x w 520 mm x d 400 mm
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Object Typeinformation processing equipment
Object numberWY.2001.4.1
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