Adding and Subtracting Machine Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title Adding and Subtracting Machine

Creator

  • Inventor: Wittnebert, Duke
    Creator Type: Personal
    Creator Info: Duke Wittnebert of Del Rio, Texas.

Contributor

  • Witness: Stephen, M. H.
    Contributor Type: Personal
    Contributor Info: Witness of illustration.
  • Printer: Wharner, J.
    Contributor Type: Organization
    Contributor Info: Witness of illustration.

Publisher

  • Name: United States. Patent Office.
    Place of Publication: [Washington D.C.]

Date

  • Creation: 1918-09-21
  • Acceptance Date: 1918-09-21
  • Submission Date: 1920-10-14

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Patent for an improved adding and subtracting machine adapted to be attached to the end of a lead pencil. It is readily manufactured and simple in construction.
  • Physical Description: 3 sheets, 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject

  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Inventions
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Science and Technology
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Calculating-machines
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Adding-machines
  • Keyword: calculator

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Collection

  • Name: Texas Patents
    Code: TXPT

Institution

  • Name: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
    Code: UNTGD

Rights

  • Rights License: pd

Resource Type

  • Patent

Format

  • Text

Identifier

  • Patent Number: 1361949
  • Government Documents No.: 02/255078
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1257628

Note

  • Display Note: Application filed September 21, 1918. Serial No. 255,078.
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