Radio
Object number2007.154.1
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
Date1930-1940
OriginNew York, NY
MediumWood; various metals; glass; paint; paper; ink; fabric
Credit LineGift of Melissa McSwigan
DescriptionRectangular brown wooden box with turntable inside and radio outside. On front: top opens; printed on front is maker name. Deep gold fabric covers speaker on lower left. Radio face in glass; printed text in gold and white with radio dials. Below glass: six black plastic knobs, labeled with station names. Three black plastic knobs at bottom edge; wood-burned around middle knob. Inside top: metal turntable with metal handle and needle. Black plastic switch on lower left corner and silver circular dish on right. Back: lower back open revealing mechanical parts. Paper label on right wall; multiple metal tubes and wires.Dimensions11.125 x 14.875 x 12.875 in. (28.3 x 37.8 x 32.7 cm)InscriptionsRadio face in glass; printed in gold and white, "STANDARD BROADCAST" with radio dials.
Below glass: six black plastic knobs, labeled, (left to right), "WHJB", "KDKA", WCAE", "WJAS", "KQV", and "WWSW".
Three black plastic knobs at bottom edge; wood-burned around middle knob, "PHONO / RADIO / TELEV".
Paper label on right wall.
MarksOn front: top opens; printed on front, "Westinghouse."
Label in back: "Model WR-470" followed by product information; address at bottom right, "Westinghouse Electric Supply Company / 150 Varick St., New York City".
Historical NotesThis radio/turntable was made prior to 1941 by Westinghouse Electric Supply Company.
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