Computer History Museum

Bell Labs first transistor

Black and white close-up image of the AT&T Bell Laboratories first transistor. Signed in blue ink "John Peagce(sic)" Verso upper right corner in pencil B1001C. Verso lower right corner in blue pen P3022

Bell Labs first transistor - Image 1

Item Details

Date
Circa 1948 (Made)
Type
Still Image
Catalogue number
102618871
Other identifying number
P3022 (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
B1001C (OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER)
Category
Identification Photograph
Photograph
Format
Photographic Print
Credit line
Courtesy of Gwen Bell
Acquisition number
X7413.2015
Subject
AT & T Bell Laboratories