Tape Recording Featuring Works of Various Artists, 1977-1982
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Artifact Overview
The transformative effects of magnetic tape upon sound, broadcast, and computing history cannot be overstated. In 1930, German companies AEG and BASF revised wire recording technology by using a new material: plastic tape coated with magnetic iron pigment. Its proposed applications were varied, idealistic and practical: recording music and radio, factory automation, data storage, media lending libraries, and many others.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Audiotape
Date Made
1977-1982
Creators
Creator Notes
Musical selections possibly recorded by Robert Casey on an audiotape manufactured by 3M Corporation, housed in a product package from Audio Devices, Inc. Side one consists of recordings of the New Seekers, Mason Williams and Pete Seeger; side two is a recording of the Mamas & the Papas Anthology album.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.12.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Casey.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Polyester (Fiber)
Dimensions
Height: 0.75 in
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 7.25 in
Inscriptions
product package:
Audiotape [TM]
Formula 15 Low Noise
Magnetic Recording Tape Manufactured by Audio Devices, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Type 1257
. . .
handwritten:
Side #1 - Re-Record - All New Seekers & Mason Williams
Side 2 . . . Mamas & Papas (Anthology of)
Side 1 . . . Pete Seeger - Sings American Ballads
audiotape:
Scotch Brand
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