Title
Harvard Mark II/III drum read-write head assembly
Catalog Number
102732496
Type
Physical object
Description
The object is one of a pair of drum read-write head assemblies from the Harvard Mark II or Mark III. Attached to the metal bracket are 24 read-write heads in two rows of 12 each. Also attached to the bracket is a male connector with 24 pins. All of the read-write heads are labeled HARVARD COMPUTATION LABORATORY.
Date
ca. 1947
Identifying Numbers
Other number |
6556 |
Etched on the metal bracket |
Other number |
6556 |
Embossed on a metal tag attached to the metal bracket |
Dimensions
overall: 3 1/2 in x 15 in x 12 in
Category
Memory & storage/drum