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Maker:
Marchant Calculating Machine Company, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
wood (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 75.5 cm x 42 cm x 64 cm; 29 23/32 in x 16 17/32 in x 25 3/16 in
overall: 31 in x 41 in x 32 in; 78.74 cm x 104.14 cm x 81.28 cm
Object Name:
calculating machine stand
Place made:
United States: California, Oakland
Date made:
ca 1942
Description:
Those who bought calculating machines often purchased stands on which to use them. This one was designed to support the Marchant ACT10M machine. It is made of iron and steel tubing, with four rubber wheels and a wooden shelf. The dimensions given assume the shelf is down.
A label on the front of the stand reads: Property of (/) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (/) Environmental Science (/) Services Administration
For related object, see 1988.0315.01.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
ID Number:
1988.0315.02
Catalog number:
1988.0315.02
Accession number:
1988.0315
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Calculating Machines
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0dd9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_690727