ADDING MACHINE
H1989.777
Former Kalgoorlie Mining Associates property. Electric adding machine, grey/brown in colour with dark grey function buttons and metal body. Metal label reading "ODHNER" is adhered to front. Small clear plastic window in centre. Keys are 0-9, clear, add, subtract, subtotal and total. Has roll of paper threaded through at top to record figures. Unlike H89,776, you cannot perform any additions without producing a tape printout. Prints using keys & ribbon in the same manner as a typewriter; has 12 keys. Paper is fed through manually by two knobs; roll feeds through automatically when printing and totalling. Has serrated plastic attachment to tear roll. Has 2 levers, possibly to adjust pressure of paper to platen. On base is "52015 9". Has 2 roller feet, 2 fixed front feet, 2 rotating disc feet at centre.. Has 304cm electric cord.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.777 |
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| Accession Date: | 9 Aug 1989 |
Material
| Paper | Metal, rubber, plastic, paper |
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| Metal |
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| Rubber/Natural Resin |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Paper/Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 400mm |
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| width | 220mm |
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| height | 200mm |
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