Original-Odhner Model 229 calculator with braille readout

Machine, Calculating

Accession Number: 1991.96

Description: Pin-wheel calculator has a grey enamel finish; aluminum casing with angled top; ten columns of "setting pins" with a raised dot betwen 3-4 and 6-7; nickel crank on right with 45 degree angle and charcoal plastic handle; below setting pins is carriage with two sets of readouts with tactile braille dials, left set numbered 1-8, right set numbered 1-13; zeroing cranks for these readouts located on sides, plastic carriage buttons on left; labeled "Original-Odhner" on the front and back; "229-940626" and "Made in Sweden" --stamped in metal on bottom; "5275-00" --in raised numbers beneath projection on right side; four rubber feet.

Date Made: ca. 1960

Place of Origin: Aktiebolaget Gotenborg, Sweden

Credit Line: Donated by the Addie McBryde Center for the Blind, 1991.96.

Subjects: Assistive technology Calculators Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Mathematics

Dimension Notes: 12.7 x 35.6 x 16.5 cm.

Made: Original-Odhner Company

Material: Aluminum, steel, plastic

Updated: 01/30/2014