Tape Recording Featuring Bill Cosby, 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
Creator Notes
Sound recording of a comedy routine by Bill Cosby created by Robert Casey on an audiotape manufactured by Radio Shack.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.12.28
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:
Professional Quality
Realistic
Recording Tape
. . .
Radio Shack
Division of Tandy Corporation
hand written:
Bill Cosby
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