Object Details
maker
E.S.R., Incorporated
Description
In the mid-1960s, most children had never seen an electronic computer. However, they had heard stories of the power of these giant instruments and knew that they were associated with space flight. This toy brought the mathematical principles of the digital computer into the home. The manual describes several problems that could be set up, including a basic check out of whether the device was functioning properly, counting down from 7 to 1 in binary, logical riddles, and the game of NIM. There is a special piece that can be used to represent the logical operation "or." The toy was made by E.S.R., Inc. of Orange and Montclair, New Jersey. It sold for about $5.00.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of John Garver
Date made
1965
date received
1977
ID Number
1978.0067.59
catalog number
1978.0067.59
accession number
1978.0067
Object Name
puzzle
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
paper (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 4.3 cm x 47 cm x 33 cm; 1 11/16 in x 18 1/2 in x 13 in
Place Made
United States: New Jersey, Montclair
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Education
Toys
Games
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_694610