National Cash Register 542-EL-4F

Object/Artifact

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Porter County Museum

Name/Title

National Cash Register 542-EL-4F

Entry/Object ID

2022.42.1

Description

Ornate brass cash register, Model 542-EL-4F from the National Register Company.

Use

Used in Wark's Hardware Store.

Context

Manufactured in 1914, this was one of the last brass registers made before the demand for brass for World War 1 ceased production the following year. Much of the brass was nickel plated, but the treatment gradually wore off after frequent handling by cashiers.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.42

Source or Donor

Engstrom, Greg

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1914

Exhibition

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