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- Lillian Schwartz Working on a Computer at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center, circa 1983 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- circa 1983
- Collections - Artifact
Lillian Schwartz Working on a Computer at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center, circa 1983
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- IBM Electromatic Typewriter, Model A, 1948 -
- 1948
- Collections - Artifact
IBM Electromatic Typewriter, Model A, 1948
- IBM Selectric Typewriter, 1961 - The 1961 IBM Selectric typewriter was one of the most popular electric typewriters ever produced. On a technological level, the Selectric anticipated computer desktop publication with its interchangeable "type balls." Industrial designer Eliot Noyes created the Selectric’s sleek, die-cast case in eight color options. Now considered a legendary design, this machine visually modernized the office landscape.
- 1961
- Collections - Artifact
IBM Selectric Typewriter, 1961
The 1961 IBM Selectric typewriter was one of the most popular electric typewriters ever produced. On a technological level, the Selectric anticipated computer desktop publication with its interchangeable "type balls." Industrial designer Eliot Noyes created the Selectric’s sleek, die-cast case in eight color options. Now considered a legendary design, this machine visually modernized the office landscape.
- Mouse, IBM Corporation, circa 1990 -
- circa 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Mouse, IBM Corporation, circa 1990
- "IBM-Informatique," No. 13, 1975 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- 1975
- Collections - Artifact
"IBM-Informatique," No. 13, 1975
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- IBM Electromatic Typewriter, Model No. 1, 1933 -
- 1933
- Collections - Artifact
IBM Electromatic Typewriter, Model No. 1, 1933
- IBM Personal Computer, Model 5140, 1985 - IBM, the dominant business machine company in the world, did not initially jump into the computer field. When it did announce its first personal computer in 1981, it also published the technical specifications allowing competitors to build compatible computers. This 1985 IBM 5140 Laptop was ivory in color and came with a canvas carrying bag.
- 1985
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IBM Personal Computer, Model 5140, 1985
IBM, the dominant business machine company in the world, did not initially jump into the computer field. When it did announce its first personal computer in 1981, it also published the technical specifications allowing competitors to build compatible computers. This 1985 IBM 5140 Laptop was ivory in color and came with a canvas carrying bag.
- IBM Electric Typewriter, circa 1945 -
- circa 1945
- Collections - Artifact
IBM Electric Typewriter, circa 1945
- "IBM World of Numbers," 1958 - 1958 was a definitive year for IBM. This was the year the company stopped producing time-keeping devices and shifted focus to the growing computing market. The IBM 305 RAMAC computer debuted in 1958. And this brochure, from the same year, contains information about mathematics and computers, the history of numbers, analog and digital computers, stored programs, and computing hardware.
- 1958
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"IBM World of Numbers," 1958
1958 was a definitive year for IBM. This was the year the company stopped producing time-keeping devices and shifted focus to the growing computing market. The IBM 305 RAMAC computer debuted in 1958. And this brochure, from the same year, contains information about mathematics and computers, the history of numbers, analog and digital computers, stored programs, and computing hardware.
- IBM Selectric Type Balls, 1961-1980 - In the mid-1950s IBM hired prominent designers to rebrand the company, to develop a corporate image that matched its vision for the future. This packaging for IBM's Selectric typewriter components features Paul Rand's "Medium City" logotype, used 1956-1972, and the "Eight-Bar," used 1972 to present. Rand's logo was applied to IBM's entire product line, creating a coordinated corporate identity.
- 1961-1980
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IBM Selectric Type Balls, 1961-1980
In the mid-1950s IBM hired prominent designers to rebrand the company, to develop a corporate image that matched its vision for the future. This packaging for IBM's Selectric typewriter components features Paul Rand's "Medium City" logotype, used 1956-1972, and the "Eight-Bar," used 1972 to present. Rand's logo was applied to IBM's entire product line, creating a coordinated corporate identity.