Object Details
Designer
Dieter Rams, German, b. 1932
Manufacturer
Braun AG, Frankfurt Germany, founded 1921
Distributor
Claritone, Canadian
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular grey-green plastic housing. Transparent window on front, six buttons below, metal telescoping antenna on right. Tubular metal handle with black plastic cover that can act as a stand. One side with perforations. Ports for plugs on left side and battery container on bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor
Date
1961
Accession Number
1986-99-23
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
appliances & tools
Decorative Arts
Object Name
radio
Type
radio
Medium
plastic, metal, electronic components
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5.8 x 22.8 x 14.5 cm (2 5/16 x 9 x 5 11/16 in.)
manufactured in
Frankfurt, Germany
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1986-99-23