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Radio

Identifier:

169306

Description:

The General Electric radio, model H-503, was made in 1939. It was advertised to have a dynapower speaker, a built-in beam-a-scope, and an illuminated rotor dial. It is made of walnut and has decorative trim.

Date:

1939

Materials:

Walnut

Dimensions:

7.5" h 9.5" w 6" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of Weldon D. Frankforter

Related Entities:

Weldon D. Frankforter (donor) General Electric Company (creator)
Alternate names: Edison General Electric Company, GE, General Electric

Related Objects:

Radio, Crystal

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