Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube rack

Catalog Number

102729317

Type

Physical object

Description

The object is a rack holding 10 vacuum tube assemblies. Each assembly contains two vacuum tubes. All tubes are still attached except for one. The object also has 21 BNC connectors and 24 terminal strips. A number of paper tags are attached to the individual assemblies. Example labels are E11-8-10, E11-8-7, and E11-8-2. Three indicator light assembles are attached to the object.

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Other number B2 Embossed on a plastic plate attached to one of the indicator lights
Other number E11-8 Written on a sticker on the bottom of the object
Other number E11-F Embossed on a plastic plate attached to the bottom of the object
Other number PIUMP #388 Embossed on a plastic plate attached to the bottom of the object

Dimensions

overall: 12 1/2 in x 26 in x 9 in

Category

Component/module