Object Details
- distributor
- Craig Corporation
- Description
- This handheld electronic calculator resembles Casio’s early handheld electronic calculators. It has a black plastic case with an aluminum keyboard. The array of rectangular plastic keys includes ten digit keys, a decimal point key, a total key and keys for the four arithmetic functions.
- To the left of the keyboard is an eight-digit vacuum fluorescent display. Below it is the on/off switch. There also are a clear key, a clear entry key, a square root key and a percentage key. A mark between these keys and the display reads: CRAIG.
- On the left side of the back is a compartment for four batteries. Right of this is an instruction label that gives detailed instructions for converting from common to metric units. A mark near the bottom of the label reads: CRAIG 4517 SERIAL NO. 5101018 (/) CRAIG CORPORATION COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 MADE IN JAPAN. A paper sticker that has come loose from the back of the battery compartment reads: INSPECTED BY (/) 4.
- Compare 1986.0988.185.
- References:
- Guy Ball and Bruce Flamm, The Complete Collector’s Guide to Pocket Calculators, Tustin, CA: Wilson/Barnett, 1997, p. 64.
- Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1975, p. B25. Advertised as on sale for $22.95 with optional charger an extra $3.95.
- Los Angeles Times, June 24, 1977, p. F13. Advertised as on sale for $7.95.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of John B. Priser
- 1975-1977
- ID Number
- 1986.0988.085
- catalog number
- 1986.0988.085
- accession number
- 1986.0988
- Object Name
- electronic calculator
- Other Terms
- electronic calculator; Handheld
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1 1/4 in x 6 1/8 in x 2 7/8 in; 3.175 cm x 15.5575 cm x 7.3025 cm
- place made
- Japan
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Computers
- Computers & Business Machines
- Handheld Electronic Calculators
- National Museum of American History
- Record ID
- nmah_334499
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-1bb2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
