Radio, Portable
Object number2007.167.621 a-e
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Retailer
Radio Shack Corporation
OriginJapan
OriginTaiwan
MediumPlastic; Metal; Glass; Fabric; Paper; Cardboard
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation; Donated in honor of Edward M. Gross, Sr.
DescriptionWhite plastic and silver metal portable radio, white and gold paper label, white and blue paper booklet, white cardboard lid, and white cardboard box.
DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 3.375 x 4.625 x 1.375 in. (8.6 x 11.7 x 3.5 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 4.375 x 4.25 x 0.125 in. (11.1 x 10.8 x 0.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 5.375 x 3 x 0.125 in. (13.7 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 4.875 x 6.875 x 1.5 in. (12.4 x 17.5 x 3.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 4.875 x 7 x 1 in. (12.4 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm)
Inscriptions(a) Gold text on the base states "WARNING: NEVER OPERATE UNIT / WITHOUT BACK COVER IN PLACE / Westinghouse / RS21P08A".
Silver text on top states "On".
Black text on the back sticker states "IMPORTANT / After insertion of batteries / place on charge for 12 to 14 / hours for best results prior / to initial use."
White text on the back of the radio states "8 Transistor / Taiwan / Push to retract / Recharger / 120 V. 60Cps. AC 5 W. / To charge: Rotate knob / down to lock position / and plug into outlet."
(b) Black text on the front of the label states "THE ESCORT / BY Westinghouse [logo] / The personal gift for all occasions / Solid state 8 transistor AM radio / Swiss made watch / Dependable flashlight / Handy cigarette lighter / Built-in recharger for batteries / *PAT. APPLIED FOR".
Black text on the one fold states "MODEL / RS21P08 / WHITE".
Black text on the back of the label states "[logo] Westinghouse / THE ESCORT / Model RS21P08 / SOLID STATE / RADIO FLASHLIGHT WATCH LIGHTER / with plate for personalizing / (explanation of each component) / Printed in Japan 595V199HO1".
(c) Blue text on the front of the booklet states "Westinghouse / Owners guide for / care and operation / RS21P08".
Marks(a) Black and red text on the front of the radio states "Westinghouse [logo] Escort".
(d) Black text on the front of the lid states "Westinghouse / Flashlight radio with Cigarette Lighter, Watch, build in Recharger and batteries".
Black text on the side under the front states "Flashlight Radio".
White and black text on the shorter sides state "Westinghouse / RS21P08A".
Black text on the side behind the front states "Printed in Japan / Manufactured in Taiwan to westinghouse specifications".
Previous owner
Edward W. Gross Sr.
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Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Westinghouse Portable Products Division
Westinghouse
Westinghouse
