Radio, Electric

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Radio, Electric

Entry/Object ID

76.96.2

Description

Arvin Miniature Radio. Material: metal, plastic, glass. Size: 4 1/2" W. x 6 1/4" L. x 5" H. Description: white enameled metal partially open to the back, three short feet molded into bottom, narrow copper colored front side label: numbers and "Arvin", one white plastic tuning knob, one white plastic power knob; back side: white painted metal plate, white 44" L. electrical cord with 2-prongs extends from lower side; black lettering on back: "Arvin Radio Company USA"; four hand-wired tubes visible through back; labeled: "Model 744".

Context

First miniature radio built after WWII. Bought new by donor in Jackson, Minnesota for $7.50. Still operates, but gets better reception via outside antenna.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Radio, Electric

Class

Telecommunication T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Communication

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

October 31, 1996

Update Date

November 21, 2024