Artifact Details

Title

NBS Western Automatic Computer (NBSWAC) nameplate

Catalog Number

102656740

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a metal panel reading "NBS WESTERN AUTOMATIC COMPUTER".This computer was also known as SWAC. The letters are individual metal letters mounted to the sign base by screws and stand-offs.

Date

1951

Manufacturer

National Bureau of Standard, U.S. Department of Commerce

Place Manufactured

Los Angeles, CA, US

Dimensions

1 x 52 x 9 1/2 in.

Category

Ephemera/Nameplate

Subject

SEAC; NBS