Object Details
maker
Egli, Hans W.
Description
This is the mechanism for a direct multiplication, lever-set, manual non-printing Millionaire calculating machine. It includes a metal base, an iron frame for the base, and part of the carriage and the mechanism for entering numbers (but only part). Also present are a component used in direct multiplication, and two cranks on their shafts. The parts of the machine are marked with different numbers. The machine has no case or lid.
Stamped on the iron frame near the right front corner is the serial number: 4154. A mark painted on the carriage reads: 27-80. The number “27-80” indicates that the machine came from the collection of New York teacher and historian of mathematics L. Leland Locke (see accession 155183 and non-accession 1983.3003). Other parts of the machine may well be in non-accession 1983.3003.
According to the estimates of Daniel Lewin, a Millionaire calculating machine with serial number 4200 was made in 1915. Hence the rough date of 1914 is assigned to this object.
Reference:
Daniel Lewin, "Die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Rechenmaschinen der Firma H.W. Egli bis 1931" Typenkorb, Nr. 48 and 49, 1992.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1914
ID Number
MA.317387
catalog number
317387
maker number
04154
accession number
230394
Object Name
calculating machine
Other Terms
calculating machine; Direct Multiplication, Lever-Set, Manual, Non-Listing
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
brass (overall material)
iron (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 16.2 cm x 54.5 cm x 28.5 cm; 6 3/8 in x 21 15/32 in x 11 7/32 in
place made
Switzerland: Zürich, Zurich
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_694168