Data Source

National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center

maker

Apple Computer

Credit Line

Apple Computer

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

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Medicine and Science: Computers

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Computers & Business Machines

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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

Place Made

United States: California, Cupertino

Date made

1984

Object Name

microcomputer peripherals

ID Number

1985.3011.01.1

catalog number

1985.3011.01.1

nonaccession number

1985.3011