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Philco Corporation

Transitone Radio

c. 1957

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Philco Corporation

Transitone Radio

c. 1957

Physical Qualities Plastic, Radio: 7 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (20 x 34.9 x 26 cm) Electrical cord: 6 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. (15.2 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Edward M. Land in Memory of "HL" (Herman Lewis) Barber
Object Number 2004.150
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2004; Edward M. Land, Baltimore; "HL" Barber, Staunton, Virginia

Inscribed: "PHILCO TRANSITONE" and "Standard Broadcast" printed on front. On bottom: "Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; instructions for removing base plate in order to change tubes; Philco Trademark Model 52-548, Code 121, 115 Volts AC or DC, 30 Watts"

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Philco Corporation

American, 1892-1962

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