Tape Recording Featuring Works of Peter, Paul & Mary, 1972

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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

04 October 1972

Creator Notes

Musical selections on an audiotape manufactured by Audio Devices, Inc. featuring the musical group Peter, Paul & Mary.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

96.12.27

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 1277 . . . handwritten: Side 1 ~ Peter "Peter" 000-565 Paul "Paul"and 565-End Side 2 Paul-"Paul and" 000-314,Mary "Mary" 317-End
Tape Recording Featuring Works of Peter, Paul & Mary, 1972