On 9/1/23 09:02, Tony Duell via cctalk wrote: >> The keyboard was from a surplus Singer data entry machine ( I thought they >> only made sewing machines ). > > Didn't Singer own Friden (or at least the name) at one point? I am > sure I've seen calculators batched 'Singer Friden'). And I have a > telecoms test tone genrator that's badged 'Singer' (I assume the same > company) >
I've seen desktop card readers with the "Singer" badge as well as printers. Singer purchased Friden in 1965, but continued the Friden brand on some items until 1974. -Chuck
