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2003

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2006

2008

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2025

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iPod (third-generation) Digital Music Player, 2003

This is a Digital music player. It was designed by Apple Industrial Design Team and the design director was Jonathan Ive and manufactured by Apple Inc.. It is dated 2003 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is polycarbonate, stainless steel. 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.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.2 x 6.1 x 2 cm (4 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

iPod (third-generation) Digital Music Player, 2003; Designed by Apple Industrial Design Team (United States); Design Director: Jonathan Ive; Manufactured by Apple Inc. (United States); USA; polycarbonate, stainless steel; H x W x D: 10.2 x 6.1 x 2 cm (4 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 3/4 in.); Gift of Apple; 2008-41-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Design Life Now: National Design Triennial 2006.

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