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Machine, Dictating

Object number2024.1.1

Manufacturer Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Manufacturer Panasonic Corporation

OriginJapan

MediumPlastic; Metal; Fabric

Credit LineGift of Jean Groome

DescriptionRectangular black plastic and metal audio voice recorder. Top section features the player for the cassette tape, with silver text above and below this. Silver band around the plastic window for the cassette tape. Nylon string on the proper right side of the recorder. Two sliding buttons on the proper left side of the recorder. Lower section of the front features the speaker. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (height includes ribbon length): 9 x 3 x 1.25 in. (22.9 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm)
InscriptionsFront: text above cassette window reads: "MICRO RECORDER".

Text in the top section reads: "TAPE SPEED / 15/16 ips".

MarksManufacturers label reads: "Panasonic MODEL No. RQ-1705 / DC 3 VOLTS / Mfr'd by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. / Made in Japan".

Back: Text below cassette window reads: "Panasonic".

Historical NotesThis audio voice recorder was used by Patricia Clapp.

Previous owner Patricia Clapp (born 1928)

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