Tags for an IBM Tabulating Machine

Description:

Attached to this paper tag by a piece of copper wire is a metal tag with the number 1345 etched on it. Also attached to the tag is a piece of regular wire with was probably used to attach the tag to the tabulator. Written on the front of the tag is this information: '10 counter machine on a Type 4 extended base for Dr. Wood of Columbia,Un. Built 1929 Engineers: Lake, Daly Lowcrantz

For a related object, see 1990.0693.01.

Date Made: 1929

Maker: IBM

Location: Currently not on view

Web Subject: MathematicsPsychological Tests

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Mathematics, Tabulating Equipment, Science & Mathematics

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of International Business Machines Corporation

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1990.0693.01.01Accession Number: 1990.0693Catalog Number: 1990.0693.01.01

Object Name: Tags

Physical Description: metal (overall material)paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 9.5 cm x 4.7 cm; 3 3/4 in x 1 27/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-5b0c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_904588

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