Ada Lovelace / Punchcard Necklace

Ada Lovelace published the first computer program in 1843. She was also the first person to describe a general purpose computer. This necklace, part of our Women in Science Collection, celebrates Lovelace's contributions to the field of computer science.  This necklace is based on a punch card made for the Analytical Engine, the mechanical computer that Lovelace’s program was designed to run on. This necklace comes with a fold-out card with Lovelace's story. Chain and charm are nickel-free Chain length: 16"Comes with matching 4" extender 50% of profits from this necklace go to: Black Girls Code DIY Girls This necklace has small parts and is not made for children! Analytical Engine Punchcard courtesy of Bruce Sterling.