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Radio

Object number2007.167.611

Manufacturer Westinghouse

Date1953-1960

MediumPlastic; Metal; Paper

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionWhite plastic radio. Rectangular base with black text that slopes up to a rectangular body. Rectangular speakers on the frond with an oval gold and black label with text in the center. Gold plastic on the front right with silver stars and black text. Circular clear plastic under the black text with a black dial and white text. Circular black plastic knob under the dial. Clear plastic circular knob on the left side of the radio. On the back, there is a brown rectangular plastic with white text and three silver screws. Brown electrical cord extends from the base to a metal plug.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 7.125 x 13 x 5 in. (18.1 x 33 x 12.7 cm)
Length (cord): 42 in. (106.7 cm)
InscriptionsBlack text on the sticker states "LISTED UNDER / REEXAMINATION SERVICE / UL / OF / UNDERWRITERS' LABORATORIES, INC."

White text on the back states "EXT. / ANT. / FOR EXT. ANT. / DISCONNECT / BAR".

Black and gold text on the front states "TWIN SPEAKERS".

MarksBlack text on the base states "Westinghouse / [logo] / [text covered by sticker] CHESTNUT BROWN/ WHITE / H716T5 IVORY/ WHITE / 105-120 VOLTS 50-60 CYCLES AC ONLY 35 WATTS / TO SERVICE TUBES / REMOVE 3 SCREWS / ONE ON BOTTOM / AND TWO ON REAR / OF CABINET. / 590V230H01 PRINTED IN U.S.A. / CAUTION / THIS COVER IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY INTER- / LOCK TO PREVENT DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK. / DO NOT TAMPER WITH IT OR TRY TO DEFEAT ITS / PURPOSE."

Black text on the front of the radio states "Westinghouse / FREQUENCY MODULATION".

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