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Pitney Bowes Model A M Meter Machine

Pitney Bowes Companycirca 1920

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
Washington, DC, United States

This Model A mailing machine, built by the Pitney Bowes Company, was first put into commercial use in late 1920. The machine was built to house the company’s Model M postage meter. This electrically-operated machine helped revolutionize letter mail processing.

Museum ID: 2009.2014.1.1

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  • Title: Pitney Bowes Model A M Meter Machine
  • Creator: Pitney Bowes Company
  • Date Created: circa 1920
  • Physical Dimensions: 119.3 x 109.2 x 71.1 cm
  • Subject Keywords: machine
  • External Link: Systems at Work
  • Medium: metal; paint; rubber
Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

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