3M Wollensak Magnetic Tape Recorder, Model 1500 SS, 1960-1965
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Artifact Overview
In 1930, a new material--plastic tape coated with magnetic pigment--opened worlds of possibility for sound recording and data storage. Professionals used open-reel magnetic tape recorders to pre-record radio shows; consumer models were used for home recording and music playback. The format was sonically superior to compact cassettes introduced in 1963, but shifted to niche use by the 1980s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tape recorder
Date Made
1960-1965
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Wollensak was a division of the 3M Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.0.17.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron alloy
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Cadmium
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 12.25 in
Inscriptions
top:
3M Wollensak
top, handwritten:
Edison Institute
front:
Wollensak / 3M
label:
Property of Audio-Visual
rear:
Wollensak Magnetic Tape Recorder
Ser. No. 50020789
Wollensak 3M
St. Paul, Minn. 55119 U.S.A.
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