Early 20th Century Check Writing Machine smokers The Tonalator is lightweight and

The Tonalator is lightweight and measures 14" x 6" x 9"

48"W x 36"H

AB - 103897 - 083121

The lamp sits on a curved piece of brass beneath the keel meant to represent a large wave

MM - 301437 - 091523

Early 20th Century Check Writing Machine smokers The Tonalator is lightweight andc. 1910s; Hedman Manufacturing Co. Chicago Antique Hedman F&E Check Writer, Model D. This piece is described by the Made in Chicago Museum as a "hi tech defense weapon" as its creation came from a need to combat a serious issue of the day: check forgery. Prior to the invention of check writing machines, it was simple for swindlers and conmen to simply add an extra "y" to a paycheck prior to cashing so that a check for $8,000 became a check for