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1994

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1996

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Apple PowerBook 540c Laptop Computer, 1994

This is a Laptop computer. It was manufactured by Apple Inc.. It is dated 1994 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is polycarbonate, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Apple Inc.. It is credited Gift of Apple Computer, Inc..

Its dimensions are

Overall: 5.8 x 28.5 x 21.9 cm (2 5/16 x 11 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Apple PowerBook 540c Laptop Computer, 1994; Manufactured by Apple Inc. (United States); USA; polycarbonate, plastic; Overall: 5.8 x 28.5 x 21.9 cm (2 5/16 x 11 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.); Gift of Apple Computer, Inc.; 1996-24-1

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