Phonograph
Object number2007.167.489
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Company
(founded 1945)
Date1960-1970
OriginMansfield, OH
Mediumplastic; metal; paper
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation
DescriptionSolid state phonograph. Encased in brown, textured plastic; Westinghouse symbol within a plastic raised circle in lower right corner of lid. Front of phonograph features the speaker, with the Westinghouse name and logo, and name of phonograph, in lower right corner. Three short plastic tubes stick out of front; one at the top, one in lower right, and one in lower left sections. Lid lifts at the front, revealing a turntable. White plastic platter with a metal spindle in the center. White plastic tone arm attached to a spring-loaded base. Head of tone arm rests on a plastic base. Power and volume control dial in lower right corner, with text below this. Speed/record size control in the left section attached to the platter with four numbers printed below. Scraps of paper adhered to underside of lid; most have been torn away. Plastic handle attached to back of phonograph, and retractable electrical plug stored in underside.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.5 × 13.5 × 16.813 in. (14 × 34.3 × 42.7 cm)InscriptionsFront: "Westinghouse Solid State"
Inside: Next to power/volume dial reads "OFF ON / VOLUME". The numbers below the record size control read from left to right: "78 45 33 16".
MarksFront: "Westinghouse Solid State"
Inside: Below the dial reads "Westinghouse Solid State".
Historical NotesTransferred from the George Westinghouse Museum to the Heinz History Center when the museum closed in 2007.
On View
Not on view
1966-1970
