Artifact Details

Title

Whirlwind vacuum tube rack

Catalog Number

102729316

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 six. The object also has 19 BNC connectors and 26 terminal strips. A number of paper tags are attached to the individual assemblies. Example labels are E15-6-10, E15-6-8, and E15-6-1. Five indicator light assembles are attached to the object.

Date

1951

Identifying Numbers

Other number E15-6 Written on a sticker attached to the bottom of the object
Other number E15-D Embossed on a plastic plate on the bottom of the object
Serial number SERIAL #4 Printed on the object

Dimensions

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

Category

Component/module