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Burroughs BR80C Adding Machine Ribbons

Object Details

Description
Each of these two red and black adding machine ribbons is encased in clear plastic and in a paper box. Text on the front of the box reads: TWIN (/) SPOOL (/) RIBBON. Further text reads: BURROUGHS (/) NU-KOTE.
The ribbons were received with Burroughs Series P adding machines 1987.0285.01 and 1985.0285.02.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
ca 1960
Physical Description
paper (boxes material)
nylon (ribbons material)
metal (spools material)
Measurements
overall: 2.3 cm x 6.8 cm x 11.4 cm; 29/32 in x 2 11/16 in x 4 1/2 in
Object Name
ribbons, group of
Burroughs BR80C Adding Machine Ribbons
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