Artifact Details

Title

Computer house of cards deck

Catalog Number

102757075

Type

Physical Object

Description

The object consists of a deck of 43 cards in a box. The cards are slotted such that they may be assembled into a geometric structure resembling a house of cards. There are a total of 43 cards extant. Written on the box is as follows, "Designed by Charles Eames for IBM."

Date

Circa 1960s

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Place Manufactured

West Germany

Identifying Numbers

Other number G 505-0024 On the box.

Dimensions

overall: 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in

Category

Game

Credit

Gift of John Soltesz

Lot Number

X7901.2017