Veeder Mfg. Co. Counter, 1899-1928

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Artifact Overview

Curtis H. Veeder formed the Veeder Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1895 to manufacture cyclometers -- devices that measured the distance traveled by bicycles. Veeder expanded its product range to include a variety of counting machines. After merging with the Root Company in 1928, Veeder-Root became the leading manufacturer of fuel-measuring devices used in gasoline pumps.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tally counter

Date Made

1899-1928

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.0.34.702

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Rubber (Material)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Depth: 1.5 in

Inscriptions

engraved on interior: THE VEEDER MFG. CO. / PATENTED / Veeder / OCT. 3 1899 / HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.
Veeder Mfg. Co. Counter, 1899-1928