Burroughs calculator

DESCRIPTION

ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionBurroughs Calculator, Class 5, S/N E5-1118781 is a mechanical, key-driven adding machine manufactured around the late 1920s to early 1930s. Burroughs introduced this highly successful line around 1918 to rival the famous Comptometer

The Class 5 machines utilize a complex system of planetary gears rather than a printing mechanism. This allows users to press multiple keys across multiple columns simultaneously, making them extremely fast for multiplication. This machine is housed in a die cast alloy casing, the legs at the rear raise the keyboard to a fifteen degree angle.CollectionCivic collectionCreator organisationThe Burroughs adding machine companyDate createdc1920Height (mm)90Width (mm)300Depth (mm)180Maker marks / inscriptionsMade in USA
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Detroit, MichiganMaterialsMetal, plastic

CONNECTIONS

KeywordsFurniture; Office; Writing DeskRelated organisationCity of Stirling

IDENTIFIERS

Accession numberM2016.10

ADMINISTRATION

Date of acquisition20th October 2016

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