Apple Macintosh Mouse

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Object Details

maker

Apple Computer

Description

Invented in 1963, the mouse improved interactions with computers. However, not until 1984, when Apple Computers introduced the Macintosh and its graphical user interface, did the mouse become a standard computer component.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Apple Computer

Date made

1984

ID Number

1985.3011.01.1

catalog number

1985.3011.01.1

nonaccession number

1985.3011

Object Name

microcomputer peripherals

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 1 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 4 1/4 in; 3.81 cm x 6.35 cm x 10.795 cm

cord: 49 in; 124.46 cm

Place Made

United States: California, Cupertino

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Medicine and Science: Computers

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-2839-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1328760