Splicing Tape, Used by Lillian F. Schwartz

Summary

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact

Splicing tape

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.568

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Splicing tape
Cardboard

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in  (Packaging)

Width: 2.375 in  (Packaging)

Length: 1.063 in  (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Scotch(R) / BRAND / film splicing tape / 3M / COMPANY / 16mm. x 66' 305-16DP / PERFORATED-TREATMENT / Patented under U.S. Pat. RE24906 / "Scotch" and plaid design are registered trademarks of Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. / 34-7003-4589-4

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