Object Details
Manufacturer
Radio Corporation of America, American, founded 1919
Office of
Henry Dreyfuss Associates
Designer
Henry Dreyfuss , American, 1904 – 1972
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Molded plastic tabletop radio with a large central station indicator and stepped gilt-metal base. Gilt-metal knobs and dial with notched finish on front face.
Credit Line
Gift of Anonymous Donor
Date
1948
Accession Number
1996-72-1
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
appliances & tools
Decorative Arts
Object Name
radio
Type
radio
Medium
plastic, cast brass, chrome
Dimensions
20.00 x 32.00 x 20.50 cm (7 7/8 x 12 5/8 x 8 1/16 in. )
manufactured in
Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1996-72-1