Transistor; portable Radio

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Transistor; portable Radio

Entry/Object ID

2017.024.002

Description

"SONY" "TRANSISTOR SIX" transistor radio and case. Off-white [probably originally white] plastic case with heavy wire bail handle. Grey plastic knurled wheels for radio dial and volume. Back marked "SONY/TR 6080/JAPAN". Jacks for antenna and earphone. Grey textured leather case with snap top flap. Square perforated sound grid on front and back. Four metal brad feet. Lined with grey flocking. Stamped "JAPAN". Originally had two D-rings for carrying strap.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Pascoe, Wade

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Radio

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Telecommunication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Telecommunication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

transistor; portable radio

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

August 30, 2017

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

November 8, 2023