Motorola 7VT2 Television, circa 1950

Summary

After World War II, Americans embraced television--both the programs and the physical objects that entered living rooms across the country. This tabletop TV combined sleek modern design with portability.

After World War II, Americans embraced television--both the programs and the physical objects that entered living rooms across the country. This tabletop TV combined sleek modern design with portability.

Artifact

Television receiver

Date Made

circa 1950

Your Place In Time
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

89.472.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Glass (Material)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in

Width: 16 in

Length: 16 in

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