Recorder, Audio Wire
Object number2002.13.66 a,b
Manufacturer
Webster-Chicago
MediumWood; Fabric; Metal; Rubber; Celluloid; Glass; Paper; Ink; Leather
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Charles "Teenie" Harris
DescriptionWebster-Chicago wire recorder with detachable lid. Rectangular wood case covered in dark red fabric surface. Inside case is recording equipment.Dimensions7.375 x 12.5 x 18 in. (18.7 x 31.8 x 45.7 cm)InscriptionsBottom of inside has numerous knobs labeled with what machine settings they control.
Top of inside has a paper instruction sheet with instructions "TO REPLACE FUSE...", "TO REPLACE PILOT LAMP...", and TO REPLACE TUBES...", it also lists "Part No.78P444".
MarksCase's back short side has rectangular metal maker's plate with raised text "MODEL 180-1 - RMA 375 / [logo] / WEBSTER-CHICAGO / WIRE RECORDER / THIS UNIT LICENSED UNDER ARMOUR / RESEARCH FOUNDATION PATENTS / SERIAL NO. 111561 / OPERATE PM;U PM A.C. CURRENT AT: 105-120 VOLTS 60 CYCLES 55 WATTS / CHICAGO 39 ILL. U.S.A."
Bottom of inside has maker's marks in red text "WEBSTER CHICAGO / Electronic Memory".
Historical NotesBelonged to photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris.
Previous owner
Charles Harris
(1908 - 1998)
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