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Radio, Crystal

Object number2007.167.398 a-h

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Retailer Radio Corporation of America

Datec. 1921

MediumWood; Metal; Plastic; Cotton; Paint

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionCrystal radio inside a hinged wooden box. Tuning control knob on the right with a storage area on the left. Set of black headphones with olive green wrapped cords that terminate in two jacks.Dimensionsa) 8.50" L, 7.24" W, 7.00" H
b) 59.00" L
c) 8.062" L, 2.75" W, 4.00" H
d) 4.00" L, 2.187 W, 0.50" H
e) 4.00" L, 2.187 W, 0.50" H
f) 0.812" L, 0.625" W, 0.375" H
g) 0.812" L, 0.625" W, 0.375" H
h) 3.187" Circum., 0.875" H
Inscriptions"Westinghouse / ELECTRIC & MFG CO. / EAST SPRINGFIELD WORKS, SPRINGFIELD, MASS, U.S.A."
Historical NotesThis radio was made by Westinghouse for Radio Corporation of America. It operated via the radio waves it received through an antenna without batteries or a power source.

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