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Comptometer

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Overview

A rectangular dark green metal calculator. There are white and blue numbered keys on the top with a lever on the right hand side. Below the numbered keys are circular windows which numbers appear in when the white and blue keys are pressed and the right hand lever pulled. There is a plastic cover to the calculator as well as an instruction booklet.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2024.81
Item type
Office Equipment
Material
Metal
Plastic (Material)
Width
27.5000 cm
Height or length
10 cm
Depth
38 cm
Inscriptions and markings

A metal plaque on the front of the machine reads "COMPTOMETER REGISTERED TRADEMARK Manufactured in the UNITED STATES, N.AMERICA. Felt & Tarrant Mfg.Co. CHICAGO."

Links to additional resources
Felt & Tarrant Comptometer [www.johnwolff.id.au]

Information from John Wolf's Museum on the Felt and Tarrant Comptometer.

Last modified
Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Completeness
72
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Top view of Comptometer
Top view of Comptometer
Back view of Comptometer
Back view of Comptometer
Side view of Comptometer
Side view of Comptometer
Top view of Comptometer with cover
Top view of Comptometer with cover

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