2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
Related Person: William the Elder Pitt

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Adding machine

Adding machine
Object name 
Adding machine
Date 
1901-1910
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Standard Adding Machine Co.
Medium 
Metal, enamel, glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 x 11 x 14 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 27.9 x 36.2 cm )
Description 
Ten-key adding machine in black enameled metal casing; windows in front and side.
Object Number 
INV.926
Marks 
stamped: on metal plate on top of machine: "No 15096 / STANDARD ADDING MACHINE Co / St Louis Mo U.S.A. / PATENTED / MAR. 3RD 1891 / MAR. 27TH 1894 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING" printed: on front of machine: "Standard / Model E" printed: in oval cartouche on top of machine: "PATENTED / MARCH 3rd 1891 / MARCH 27th 1894 / OCTOBER 8th 1901 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING" printed: in red banners surrounding cartouche: "ACCURACY / SUPREMACY"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.