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Object Timeline

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1996

  • Work on this object began.

1998

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

  • You found it!

ALPS Interactive PS Gamepad Video Game Controller

This is a Video game controller. It was designed by Scott Henderson and manufactured by ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. and firm: Smart Design, Inc.. It is dated 1996 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is molded plastic, electronic components. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Smart Design, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Smart Design.

  • Object ID #18647699
  • glazed and molded porcelain.
  • Gift of Charlotte Y. Salisbury in loving memory of her husband, Harrison E.....
  • 1994-122-5-a/ff

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 5.3 x 19 x 15.5cm (2 1/16 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8in.)

Cite this object as

ALPS Interactive PS Gamepad Video Game Controller; Designed by Scott Henderson (American, b. 1966); Manufactured by ALPS Electric Co., Ltd.; Firm: Smart Design, Inc. (United States); Japan; molded plastic, electronic components; H x W x D: 5.3 x 19 x 15.5cm (2 1/16 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8in.); Gift of Smart Design; 1997-182-1

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