Adding machine with pencil
Adding machine with pencil

The Lightning Adding Machine

physical object

Identifier
2024.39.54
Description
The Lightning Adding Machine was introduced in the mid to late 1940s. It can perform calculations up to seven digits using addition and subtraction. It comes with a stylus for turning the dials, and a reset function.
Related Term
Adding Machines (describes)

Related person
Murray Shaw (is documentarian of)