Object Details
Manufactured by
Altec Lansing, American, founded 1936
Used by
Angelo T. King, American, born 1959
Description
A speaker rectangular in shape and painted black. The top of the front of the speaker concaves inward, towards the back. The back of the concaved section is covered in mesh. At the bottom of the concaved section there is a metal plate that reads: [PROPERTY OF M&M STUDIO / 2503 3RD AVENUE / BRONX, NEW YORK 10451 / (212) 292- 3683]. The bottom portion of the front is covered in mesh. The back of the speaker has an outlet at the bottom. The proper right and proper left sides, the bottom, and the top of the speaker are all flat and painted black.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
Date
1970s
Object number
2012.47.9
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
loudspeakers
Medium
wood , plastic and mesh
Dimensions
H x W x D: 42 × 30 × 23 1/2 in., 102 lb. (106.7 × 76.2 × 59.7 cm, 46.3 kg)
Place used
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Musical Instruments
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Hip-hop (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.47.9