Artifact Details

Title

729 II Magnetic tape unit

Catalog Number

102678365

Type

Physical object

Description

A small reel of tape is mounted on the left spindle. Study Collection object for 1401 Restoration Team.

Date

1958 ca.

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Model number 729 Label on top frame in back
Model number 729 II Label on front door
Serial number 75635 S1 Label on top frame in back

Dimensions

overall: 69 in x 29 in x 34 in

Category

Memory/tape

Credit

Purchase of the Computer History Museum

Lot Number

X4645.2008