[Danielle G.]

Mechanical Adding Machine​

Before electronic calculators, people punched in numbers on this mechanical adding machine for hours. It was a staple for offices back in the day and could be fitted to cash drawers. Have you used one? Share your stories here!

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[gamiry]

there were also comptometers which I never could understand. I was given one to do the wages where I worked but even at 16 years old my brain was faster.

 

[Bezz]

Used one every day of my working week, when I first started work in the 60’s .