Antique R.C. Allen "95" Figuring Machine c.1930 Paintings CREATOR Elisa Svedberg for Nordiska

CREATOR Elisa Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet

CREATOR Lyon & Healy Chicago U

Highly masculinized similar in style to Tom of Finland

DIMENSIONS H 72 in

the snare drum underwent changes which improved its characteristic sound

Antique R.C. Allen "95" Figuring Machine c.1930 Paintings CREATOR Elisa Svedberg for NordiskaABOUT The is an antique metal and Bakelite figuring (adding) machine by R. C. Allen, model 95. The body is Bakelite, metal, and wood on the handle. The lever pulls forward and back working the inner mechanisms but doesn't print on the paper. A glass display shows the numbers and changes when the lever is pulled. The lever is very tight. The black, white and red push button numbers are Bakelite, the first plastic produced. The piece has retained its