Deep Blue Mouse

Description
Deep Blue, a specialized IBM RS/6000 computer, was the first machine to defeat a world chess champion in regulation play. Operators used this mouse to manage its operation.
Object Name
mouse
Date made
1996
maker
Logitech
Physical Description
metal (part material)
plastic (part material)
rubber (part material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in; 3.175 cm x 6.35 cm x 11.43 cm
cord: 73 in; 185.42 cm
ID Number
2002.0251.05
catalog number
2002.0251.05
accession number
2002.0251
subject
Computers & Business Machines
Artifact Walls exhibit
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Artifact Walls exhibit
Exhibition
Exhibit
Data Source
National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Credit Line
IBM Corporation

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