Paperweight, Model of Amdahl 5890 Computer
Paperweight, Model of Amdahl 5890 Computer
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- Description
- An lucite paperweight in the shape of a cube, containing a model of the Amdahl 5890 computer. The cube commemorates Amdahl's first 5890 shipment in June 1986. The bottom solid white.
- The donor worked for Amdahl Corporation from 1980 to 1988. He served primarily as a software systems engineer in Customer Support & Services but was also trained in use of hardware.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- paperweight
- date made
- 1986
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 6.35 cm x 6.35 cm
- ID Number
- 2014.3099.06
- catalog number
- 2014.3099.06
- nonaccession number
- 2014.3099
- Credit Line
- Gift of Brian R. Page
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- Medicine and Science: Computers
- Computers & Business Machines
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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