Variations on the Erasing Machine
Erasing machines were used to erase typewritten text. Because they were
electric, they were much more efficient at erasing the type, and could just
be used to erase one letter at a time or a larger area.
electric, they were much more efficient at erasing the type, and could just
be used to erase one letter at a time or a larger area.
Both the Sovereign Erasing Machine and the Bruning Electric Erasing
Machine were turned on by pushing a button. The beige Gaylord Erasing
Machine was turned on by tipping it over. Gravity activated a mechanism
inside that turned the machine on.
Machine were turned on by pushing a button. The beige Gaylord Erasing
Machine was turned on by tipping it over. Gravity activated a mechanism
inside that turned the machine on.
Rubber Erasers
These are the erasers for use in the erasing machines. . .Notice the date at
the top, right corner of the box: 4/27/76! These erasers are much shorter
than the ones in the box below, which measure seven inches long.
These erasers would not work effectively today because they are so old
and therefore hard.
These are the erasers for use in the erasing machines. . .Notice the date at
the top, right corner of the box: 4/27/76! These erasers are much shorter
than the ones in the box below, which measure seven inches long.
These erasers would not work effectively today because they are so old
and therefore hard.
Today, electric erasing machines are still used by drafters, architects, and
engineers. They are often cordless and rechargeable. Some weigh as little
as 2.5 ounces. The electric erasers seen above are considerably heavier.
engineers. They are often cordless and rechargeable. Some weigh as little
as 2.5 ounces. The electric erasers seen above are considerably heavier.
Look at the picture of the Bruning electric eraser on the right side of the box
in the picture at the top of the page. You can see how the length of the
eraser was inserted in the machine.
in the picture at the top of the page. You can see how the length of the
eraser was inserted in the machine.
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| Designed by Lauren Kirkland, 2007 kirklane@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Thank you to those who have contributed artifacts to the virtual museum! We are always looking for more items to include. Please contact: heidihoerman@yahoo.com |
| Electric Erasing Machines |