Clock, Time Recording
Object number96.83.1
Manufacturer
International Business Machines Corporation
Date1911
Mediumwood; steel; plastic; glass; paper
Credit LineGift of Richard Rzaca
DescriptionWooden cabinet time clock with numerical clock mounted in center of cabinet and large steel wheel mounted to the front.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 35.25 × 16.5 × 21.75 in. (89.5 × 41.9 × 55.2 cm)MarksRectangular-shaped label at bottom of time clock reads: "International Business Machines Corp. International Time recording Division. Endicott, IN[?] USA. patented. model# 6085. Serial# 516963".
Patent dates included "July 11, 1911", "May 7, 1912", two dates in 1913, but dates are illegible due to corrosion, "Feb 17, 1914", "July 14, 1914", and "March 7, 19??", the last year is illegible dur to corrosion.
Historical NotesTime clock used at the United Home Dressed Meats Company in Altoona, PA. In addition to packaging meats, the company slaughtered hogs and cattle at their plant in Altoona, PA.
Previous owner
United Home Dressed Meats Company
Terms
On View
On viewAmerican Safety Table Company
Langan and Brothers
Dr. A. C. Daniels, Inc.
Pugh Brothers