Telimco Radio Receiver, Model 1086

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Artifact Overview

The Telimco is believed to be one of the first complete radio sets offered for sale to the general public. Listed in a 1905 issue of Scientific American, this wireless telegraph outfit was "guaranteed to work up to one mile." This artifact was donated by its inventor--Hugo Gernsback--one of the first publishers of the science fiction genre.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radio receiver

Subject Date

1905-1906

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

57.8.1.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Hugo Gernsback.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Chrome-Plated
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 12.5 in