Adding Machine, Original Odhner; Aktiebolaget Original Odhner; 1950-1952; WY.199...
Adding Machine, Original Odhner
About this object
This adding machine, called the Original Odhner, is a precursor to the modern calculator. An example of a pinwheel calculating machine, it was used in the Edendale Dairy Factory from the 1950s.
We also have the instructions booklet in the collection.
Manufacturer
Date Made1950-1952
Period1950s
Place MadeEurope, Sweden, Västra Götaland, Gothenberg
Medium and Materials
inorganic, processed material, metal, steel
inorganic, processed material, metal, brass
organic, processed material, vegetal, wood
Makers plate at top: 'ORIGINAL ODHNER GOTENBORG SVERIGE'
MeasurementsSee parts.
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Object Typeinformation processing equipment
Object numberWY.1992.75.1
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