National Cash Register, Model 324
ManufacturerManufactured by
National Cash Register Company
American, founded 1884
Date1948-1960
Mediumbrass; marble; wood; glass; steel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth): 17 × 14 1/4 × 16in. (43.2 × 36.2 × 40.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Irving D. Moy
DescriptionCash register used at Wing Lee Laundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Made by National Cash Register Company, Serial No. 1345786, Model No. 324. It has an ornate brass exterior with a marble plate above the cash drawer. It has a cash drawer and pop-up indicators at the top. The machine has two rows of keys. Keys in the top row are labeled $1, 80, 60, 40, 20, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1. Keys in the bottom row are labeled $2, 90, 70, 50, 30, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, No Sale.
Object number2023.14.10
InscribedEmbossed on front of cash drawer and on back: "NATIONAL"Printed on plate affixed to base on front and back: "SOLD / BY / HENRY KASS INC. / CASH REGISTERS - ADDING MACHINES / 640 BROADWAY - ALBANY, N.Y."
Engraved on brass plate affixed to front beneath indicators: "1345789 / 324"NotesHistorical Note: Moy Chack Fong immigrated to the United States from China in 1937 under the assumed identity of Ng Ming Joe, as a "paper son" to join his father, who purchased fradulent identification, in New York City. In 1948, he purchased Wing Lee Laundry located at 105 Congress Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For a detailed biography see Ms 102159 in the library collection.
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