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cheque writer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24498
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.993
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.993
Description
Cheque writer for printing numerals on paper cheques. Black metal with seven keys. Two keys are red, three are black, and two are white. The keys move up and down along slots numbered 1 to 9 to select the desired numbers. There is a large lever at the top for imprinting on to the cheque.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria, B.C.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Data Processing T&E
Marks/Labels
"F and E Headman MFG Co. / Chicago. IL. USA. / Pat. Oct. 5th 1915 / Machine No. 163130 Model M".
Measurements
15 cm height x 11 width x 13 length
lever is 15 cm length
Maker
F. & E. Headman Manufacturing Company
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Data Processing Tools and Equipment
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Images
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