Model E-514 Temple Radio, 1945

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Artifact Overview

Industrial designer Peggy Ann Mack took over the design firm of her late husband, Gilbert Rohde, after his sudden death in 1944. She hoped to continue the firm's design work but despite having ample expertise, some clients didn't want to hire a woman. Commissions were scarce. But in 1945, Templetone Radio hired Mack to redesign showroom interiors and radio cases, including this Model E-514.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radio receiver

Date Made

1945

Creator Notes

Designed by Peggy Ann Mack, manufactured by Templeton Radio Manufacturing Corporation of New London, Connecticut.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.107.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Walnut (Wood)
Glass (Material)
Rayon
Cotton (Textile)
Aluminum (Metal)
Plastic

Color

Brown
Red
Silver (Color)
Cream (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 7.25 in

Inscriptions

on front: Temple / RADIO on top: TEMPLE RADIO
Model E-514 Temple Radio, 1945