Apple Macintosh Mouse

National Museum of American History
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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
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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Record ID
nmah_1328760
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-2839-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Apple Macintosh
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