cash register

Date1920

Mediummetal

Dimensions17 × 10 × 16 1/4 in. (43.2 × 25.4 × 41.3 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase

Object numberPC1976.86.198

DescriptionThis early cash register, manufactured by the National Cash Register Company in 1920, reflects a pivotal moment in the evolution of business technology. Founded in 1884 by John H. Patterson, the company emerged as a key force in advancing American technological innovation, with Patterson recognized for developing and commercializing groundbreaking mechanical and business systems. The National Cash Register Company continued to play a significant role in technological progress well into the mid-20th century, notably acquiring the Computer Research Corporation in 1952 to expand its presence in the emerging field of computing. Crafted with a wooden exterior, this register features a small glass window at the top to display transaction information, a marble slab positioned below a set of price-labeled buttons, and a drawer beneath the slab designed for storing change.

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