Artifact Details

Title

Plugboard for IBM 548 Interpreter

Catalog Number

102732666

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a plugboard for the IBM type 548 card interpreter. A few plug wires are in place holding down a paper cover that documents the purpose of the holes. On the bottom edge of the frame is handwritten "EXTRA Board". On the top is a white gummed label that is dirty and worn but says in part "Job masters, job details".

Manufacturer

International Business Machines (IBM)

Identifying Numbers

Model number	548	Lower edge back side of panel
Other number	210150	Etched into back right frame edge
Other number	210151	Etched into back left frame edge
Other number	301886	Etched into back top frame edge
Other number	30887	Etched into back bottom frame edge

Dimensions

overall: 11 1/2 in x 6 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in