3M Thermo-Fax Copying Machine, "Secretary" Model, 1957-1960

Artifact

Photocopier

Date Made

1957-1960

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.0.17.160

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron alloy
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Rubber (Material)

Dimensions

Height: 39.5 in  (with stand)

Width: 22 in  (with stand)

Length: 25 in  (with stand)

Inscriptions

plaque, rear: Serial 220620716A / THE "Secretary" BRAND / COPYING MACHINE / . . . / Thermo-Fax DUPLICATING PRODUCTS / MADE IN U.S.A. BY / MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY / ST. PAUL 6, MINNESOTA / MACHINE AND METHOD PATENTED / U.S. PATENT NOS. 2,740,895 AND 2,740,896 product literature, front cover: Thermo-Fax / BRAND / COPYING PRODUCTS / A new concept in communication

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