3M Scotch magnetic tape souvenir sample with box

Titles: 3M Scotch magnetic tape souvenir sample with box (Supplied title)

Description: A Lucite-encased sample of the first commercial Scotch brand magnetic tape produced by 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1947, with box and lid, and tissue paper. The clear, square-shaped block has a folded sample of magnetic tape that allows both front and back to be seen at the same time. Next to the sample is a paper label description. The white paper box has a striped lid, and tissue paper has been folded inside of it.

Dates

• 1947 (Creation)

Creation

• manufacturer: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
• designed by: 3M Company

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2014.132.3.A-D

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 2 3/4 inches height (2014.132.3.A, sample)
• 2 3/4 inches width (2014.132.3.A, sample)
• 1 inch depth (2014.132.3.A, sample)
• 3 inches height (2014.132.3.B, box base)
• 3 inches width (2014.132.3.B, box base)
• 1 inch depth (2014.132.3.B, box base)
• 3 1/8 inches height (2014.132.3.C, box lid)
• 3 1/8 inches width (2014.132.3.C, box lid)
• 1 inch depth (2014.132.3.C, box lid)

Subjects

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