Artifact Details

Title

Model of U.S. Army MOBIDIC Mobile Digital Computer

Catalog Number

X205.83

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is an architectural model of a trailer-based computer installation. Various wood-block shapes represent A/C units, Power supply, Memory units, Magnetic Tape Drives (4), Console, Flexowriter, etc. Sides are clear plastic. Dual rear tires and metal front trailer wheels.

Date

1959

Manufacturer

Sylvania Electric Products, Inc.

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Dimensions

overall: 8 1/4 in x 23 3/8 in x 6 in

Category

Ephemera/other

Credit

Gift of Fredrick W. Paget

Lot Number

X205.83