Mechanical Counter

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Mechanical Counter

Entry/Object ID

1000.2171.84

Description

counter, mechanical

Collection

Jim Adams

Made/Created

Manufacturer

GDR Hubbard

Notes

possible date made: Circa 1880s where made: New Haven, CT model name: Elm City Counter

Material

Brass

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Mechanical Counter GDR Hubbard, New Haven, CT Circa 1880s Elm City Counters were designed for industrial use in the textile or print making industries. These counters connected to a printing machine and served as a method of keeping track of completed work. As an item was completed, the lever triggered the number dial to roll over, keeping an accurate count of lots completed on a specific machine.

General Notes

Note

Brass enclosure, lever on right side. Intended for industrial use and often used with printing presses and in the textile industry.