Object Details
maker
National Semiconductor Corporation
Description
This handheld electronic calculator has a cream-colored plastic case with fifteen plastic keys, thirteen of them square and two rectangular. It has ten digit keys, a clear key, and four keys for arithmetic functions. Behind the keyboard are a switch marked “DECIMAL” and an on/off switch. A mark between the switches reads: NS (/) ELECTRONICS. Behind the keyboard is an eight-digit display.
At the top of the back is a compartment for a nine-volt battery. A paper sticker below this reads in part: NS (/) ELECTRONICS 600 CALCULATOR Made in U.S.A. It also reads in part: 460374(/) SERIAL NUMBER. It also reads in part: NS ELECTRONICS (/) A Division of (/) National Semiconductor Corp. (/) 2900 Semiconductor Drive, (/) Santa Clara, California 95051.
According to trademark records, the trademark shown on this calculator was first used in commerce in September 1973 and registered in 1977. No registration is indicated on the object.
Compare three examples of the National Semiconductor 600, 1986.0988.064, 1986.0988.275, and 1986.0988.307 (the Whiz Kid).
References:
[Advertisment], Chicago Tribune, April 26, 1974, p. B10. NS600 advertised as on sale for a reduced price of $24.88.
[Advertisment], Washington Post, November 28, 1974, p. L10. NS600 on sale for $14.88, regular price $19.88.
U.S. Trademark 73008967, filed December 17, 1973, registered February 22, 1977.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of John B. Priser
date made
ca 1974
ID Number
1986.0988.064
catalog number
1986.0988.064
accession number
1986.0988
Object Name
electronic calculator
Other Terms
electronic calculator; Handheld
Physical Description
plastic (case; keys material)
metal (circuitry material)
paper (sticker material)
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 2 5/8 in x 5 in; 2.54 cm x 6.6675 cm x 12.7 cm
place made
United States
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Computers & Business Machines
Handheld Electronic Calculators
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_334478