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National Cash Register, Model 50
National Cash Register, Model 50
National Cash Register, Model 50

National Cash Register, Model 50

Association (1879 - 1970)
Date1906
Mediumbrass, marble or obsidian, wood, glass
Dimensions10 1/2 × 16 × 17 in. (26.7 × 40.6 × 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of University Museums, Iowa State University and the estate of Joyce Brewer
Object numberPC2019.37.1
DescriptionThis National Cash Register Company cash register has an ornate brass exterior with an onion motif and a black marble or obsidian till above the cash drawer. In addition to the pop-up indicators at the top, the machine has two rows of keys. Keys in the top row are numbered 90, 70, 50, 35, 25, 15, and 5. Keys in the bottom row are labelled $1, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 10, and "No Sale". It has serial number 500448 and model number 50. The name "Fred Harvey" is on the lid above the keys.
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