Summary

Alternative Name(s): Calculator. Adding machine by Madas, circa 1950. Used in the Mental Health Research Institution, Parkville, Victoria Australia

Physical Description

Metal machine in a grey metal body, with dark green and white numbers on the keyboards. There are ten rows of buttons, numbered each from 1 to 9. On the side of the keyboard, buttons allow the operator to divide, subtract, and add figures.

Significance

Example of administrative equipment used in the running of mental health hospitals in Victoria Australia

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