Machine, Addressing

Object/Artifact

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Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Machine, Addressing

Entry/Object ID

1984.6.1

Description

This "Address-o-graph" addressing machine is 48"(h) x 36"(w) x 33"(depth). It is Model #6341. Part of set 1984.6.1 - 1984.6.7 Our graphotype is a class 6300, exact model 6341, circa 1942. Graphotypes were used to emboss metal plates which could then be used to make address labels or stationary before the advent of ink jet printers. Our graphotype (1984.6.1) was used in a doctor's office in Broomfield to label patient records. This model was also popular with the armed forces for making dog tags, most dog tags produced and worn during WWII were made by this model of machine.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1942 circa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Graphotype

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Machine, Addressing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Embosser, Metal

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Replication Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Printing T&E

Nomenclature Class

Metalworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Parts

Count

1