"Quality Tokheim Service Instructions for Electric Meter Pumps," 1949
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Artifact Overview
The first calculating gasoline pumps, capable of measuring the quantity of fuel dispensed as well as calculating the sale price, appeared in 1933. These service instructions from pump manufacturer Tokheim include directions for both clock face dials and reeled number displays. The pumps, particularly the Model 36 on page 44, show strong art deco design influences.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Manual (Instructional material)
Date Made
1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.6.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.75 in
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