Calculator
Object number2008.36.2
OriginChina
OriginTaiwan
MediumPlastic; electronics; paper; velvet
Credit LineGift of Elaine Linkenheimer
DescriptionWhite calculator, made to look like a matchbook. On front plastic cover is Heinz pickle logo with matchbook instructions. On back cover, brown stripe, simulating score strip. Opened: on back of front cover, calculator buttons of numbers and symbols. White plastic matchsticks with brown heads, and grey bands below heads. Small rectangular computer screen on bottom of matchsticks.Dimensions2.25 x 0.375 x 1.875 in. (5.7 x 1 x 4.8 cm)InscriptionsOpened: on back of front cover, calculator buttons of numbers and symbols, including "ON/CE", "AC", and "OFF".
Small piece of paper with "General Information" and directions on how "TO REPLACE BATTERY".
MarksOn front plastic cover, "[image of green pickle] HEINZ / CLOSE COVER AFTER USE."
On back cover, gold metallic oval sticker on right end of score, "Made in / China".
Printed in black in saddle, "U.K. Design Registration Patent Pending / Other countries patent pending."
Red velvet bag has white tag inside, "BAG (ONLY) / MADE IN TAIWAN".
Historical NotesPromotional miniature calculator in the guise of a matchbook for Heinz Company. Part of a collection related to donor Elaine Linkenheimer's family and local Pittsburgh history.
Related institution
H. J. Heinz Company
(founded 1888)
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Universal Match Corporation
F. W. Woolworth Company
Superior Match Company
