Artifact Details

Title

Vacuum tube module

Catalog Number

X1024.90

Type

Physical object

Description

Object is a single unit with two vacuum tubes on top, some electronic devices (resistors etc) in the middle, and a vacuum tube plug-in socket at the bottom. Black metal "hoop" handle for pulling it out and protecting the delicate vacuum tubes at the top end.

Date

1948

Manufacturer

General Electric Company (GE)

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number The Bail

Dimensions

overall: 7 1/2 in x 2 in x 1 3/4 in

Category

Component: circuit board / module

Credit

Gift of Gene Grant

Lot Number

X1024.90