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Hardware Detail

Item Reference:
HW0925    
Machine Type:
Pantograph Punch
Serial Number:
  Pantograph Card Punch
  Designed by Herman Hollerith to punch cards for the US 1890 census. This example is dated January 8th 1889. A skilled operator could punch 100 to 150 cards per hour.
Date of Origin:
1889
Donor:
IBM Norway

Pantograph Punch

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Pantograph Punch

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Location:
On Display - HLG27 Commissioned By: Museum Until: