Computer History Museum

Hollerith Electric Tabulating System (replica)

Object includes tabulator with integral card reader built into desk top and card sorter in separate cabinet. Card sorter is not shown in Mimsy photograph. "Pantograph" type card punch replica shown in Mimsy photo is cataloged as a separate object. Replica made under commission to The Computer Museum by IBM model-builder Roberto Guatelli.

Hollerith Electric Tabulating System (replica) - Image 1
Hollerith Electric Tabulating System (replica) - Image 2

Item Details

Date
1981 (Made)
1890 (Collected)
Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
XD231.81
Other identifying number
Hollerith Census Machine (MODEL NUMBER)
People
Roberto Guatelli (Manufacturer)
Category
Punched Card
Credit line
Gift of Digital Equipment Corporation
Place of publication
North America/USA
Dimension
38w x 56h x 35 1/2l (in)
96.52w x 142.24h x 90.17l (cm)
3w x 30 1/2h x 14l (in)
76.2w x 77.47h x 35.56l (cm)
Acquisition number
XD231.81