Curta Mechanical Calculator, Model II, 1954-1973
THF157982 / Curta Mechanical Calculator, Model II, 1954-1973
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Calculator
Date Made
1954-1973
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Curt Herzstark and made in Liechtenstein by Contina Ltd Mauren.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.110.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of James E. Helvey
Material
Metal
Plastic
Technique
Casting (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Diameter: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
On top of case: CURTA/ OPEN
On bottom of case: Made in Liechtenstein
On side of calculator: CURTA
On bottom of calculator: Type II/ No 519874/ Made in Liechtenstein/ (Customs Union with Switzerland)/ by Contina Ltd Mauren/ System Curt Herzstark
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