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Check writing machine, location unknown, 1943

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1943

Location Note

Large - Subjects - [Occupational] Interiors - Banks, offices, etc. - Folder 2

GUSN

GUSN-179744

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Description

This is a Burroughs check writing machine used to write checks for employees at a business. This particular machine is used to write the checks for the Boston Elevated Railway Company.

Details

Descriptive Terms

checks (bank checks)
machines
black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Inscription

From MBTA 1987 (handwritten)

Physical Description

1 photograph ; 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1987

Reference Code

PC001.02.02.4150.0100.003

Image Dimensions

7 3/4 x 9 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Record Details

Material Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)
photographs

Other Organizations

Boston Elevated Railway Company

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Large - Subjects - [Occupational] Interiors - Banks, offices, etc. - Folder 2

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