Classic Mechanical Cash Register - Vintage National Model with Open Drawer #1537700 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts a mid-20th-century National brand mechanical cash register, complete with a visible cash drawer, multi-column numeric keypads for dollars and cents, a paper receipt roll, and a prominent “CASH” display. The machine features labeled function keys, a lever-operated mechanism, and branding on the front panel, reflecting the industrial design standards of its era. Its open drawer suggests active use in a retail or diner setting.

Used on vintage tech history pages, museum exhibit descriptions, antique collectible listings, or articles about pre-digital retail systems; targets users researching historical business equipment or seeking authentic imagery for period-themed designs.