Radio
Object number2007.179.1
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Date1949
MediumPlastic; paint; various metals, glass; paper; rubber
Credit LineGift of John and Gail Buchanan
DescriptionPlastic maroon radio with beige knobs and painted-in letters/numbers. Beige leather carrying handle on top. On face is volume knob on left side; in center, two rows of numbers for station tuning; right side has text under knob; bottom center is maker name. Back panel opens: radio electronics with black stamped text; brown plug; directions glued to inside shelf.Dimensions7.625 x 8.625 x 4.625 in. (19.4 x 21.9 x 11.7 cm)InscriptionsOn face: left side under knob, "VOLUME" ; in center, two rows of numbers for station tuning ; right side under knob, "STATIONS".
MarksOn face: bottom center, "WESTINGHOUSE".
Back panel opens: radio electronics with black stamps, "820055", "119 8 17 / V5663-2" , "273817"; "LINE / BATT." switch; directions glued to inside shelf.
Historical NotesBroadcast radio produced by Westinghouse Electric Company. Based on research, the Model Number is most likely #77688. The Westinghouse Electric Corporation was an organization founded by George Westinghouse in 1886 as Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company. The company purchased CBS in 1995 and was renamed CBS Corporation in 1997. Westinghouse produced a variety of products such as air brakes, appliances, and electronics. Transfer from the George Westinghouse Museum Foundation.
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