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