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Computer Memory Drum: Illiac I

1985.13.0001A

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Artifact Identification Computer Memory Drum: Illiac I   (1985.13.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Data Processing T&E
    3. :
  3. Data Processing Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Mid-1950s
Culture Euro - American
Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 68.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 41.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 39.5 cm
Weight 82,600 g
Measuring Remarks D1 = width of base. Width of drum = 62.5cm. D2 includes base.
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

"What resembles a large metallic hedgehog..." Heritage, (November 1985): 3.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Computer Science Laboratory, UIUC
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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