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Object Timeline

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1939

  • Work on this object began.

1946

  • Work on this object ended.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2015

2021

  • You found it!

Adding Machine (USA)

This is a adding machine. It was designed by W.A. Kropp and manufactured by Victor. It is dated ca. 1942 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is bakelite (tm), metal, wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine and Barbara G. Pine. It is credited Gift of Barbara and Max Pine.

  • ET55 Calculator
  • molded abs plastic, electronic components.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2015-5-4

Its dimensions are

Overall: 18.7 x 21.8 x 30.3 cm (7 3/8 x 8 9/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Adding Machine (USA); Designed by Willis A. Kropp (United States); bakelite (tm), metal, wood; Overall: 18.7 x 21.8 x 30.3 cm (7 3/8 x 8 9/16 x 11 15/16 in.); Gift of Barbara and Max Pine; 1993-133-36

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