"DuMont Television, the 21-Inch Oxford," 1952
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In the experimental days of television, Dr. Allen B. DuMont pioneered both television manufacture and broadcasting. DuMont Laboratories were responsible for many early technical innovations, including the first consumer-oriented electronic television set in 1938. In 1946, DuMont created his own television network, which rivaled NBC until competition forced its broadcasting to cease in the mid-1950s.
In the experimental days of television, Dr. Allen B. DuMont pioneered both television manufacture and broadcasting. DuMont Laboratories were responsible for many early technical innovations, including the first consumer-oriented electronic television set in 1938. In 1946, DuMont created his own television network, which rivaled NBC until competition forced its broadcasting to cease in the mid-1950s.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1952
Subject Date
1952
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.0.4.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Text, in part: DuMont / First with the Finest in Television DUMONT DE LUXE TELEVISION / the 21-inch Oxford/ Authentic 20th Century Style custom crafted / cabinet...mahogany or limed oak finish... / economically adapted to UHF...built-in antenna.
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