Zenith "My Radio" Pendant Transistor Radio, circa 1970
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The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
Artifact
Transistor radio
Date Made
circa 1970
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by Zenith Radio Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.140
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.75 in (radio )
Width: 2 in (radio )
Length: 1.5 in (radio)
Width: 3 in (packaging)
Length: 5.25 in (packaging)
Inscriptions
On radio: ZENITH/ZENITH/HONG KONG On product package: my radio/by ZENITH / The Gift of Quality ZENITH / Model RD - 14/1200471/Serial No.
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