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Emett's Computer 1966
Description
London.
Inventor Rowland Emett is seen working on a mechanical automated 'computer'; commissioned as a show piece for a famous computer firm. He fits a bone with a small lampshade and adds a wheel to the end.
Various shots show 'The Forget-Me-Not Computer'; an amazing and surreal contraption...
Data
- Time in/Out:
- 01:45:55:00 / 01:48:08:00
- Canister:
- CP 617
- Film ID:
- 383.11
- Issue Date:
- 20/10/1966
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- Computers Rowland Emett Strange contraptions FRY - robots as it was test dissertation Untitled Workspace
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