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Pamphlet, Rapid Mechanical Calculation

Object Details

Description
This illustrated pamphlet describes the advantages of using the duplex Comptometer in the modern business world..
The document was received with a Comptometer with museum number 1985.0120.01.
Reference:
P. A. Kidwell, “American Scientists and Calculating Machines: From Novelty to Commonplace,” Annals of the History of Computing, 12, 1990, pp. 31-40.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Maker
Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing Company
date made
1905
Credit Line
Gift of Milton and Judith Lowell
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 cm x 17.8 cm; 5 1/2 in x 7 in
Object Name
pamphlet
Pamphlet
Pamphlet, Rapid Mechanical Calculation
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