Edison Cabinet Radio Receiver, Model R5, 1929

Artifact

Console radio

Date Made

1929

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

59.62.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Textile materials
Wood (Plant Material)

Dimensions

Height: 42.5 in

Width: 15.5 in

Length: 23.5 in

Inscriptions

plaque: Thomas A. Edison Edison Radio Receiver Model R5 Serial Number on Receiver Unit Made in United States of America Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated Orange, N.J. plaque: Edison Power Unit 115 Volt 60 Cycle 100 Watts Type 8P Serial No. 834901 Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated Orange, N.J. plaque: Edison Receiving Unit Type 7R Serial No. 730302 Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated Orange, N.J.

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