Zenith Console Television Receiver with Phonevision, Model G2845, 1949
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Television receiver
Date Made
1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
83.25.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Mahogany (Wood)
Veneer
Metal
Plastic
Glass (Material)
Color
Brown
Bronze (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 35 in
Width: 22 in
Length: 20 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on back chassis: MODEL 28T926RU
On back label: MODEL/ G2845-ROX/ G-175204
Stamped on chassis: MODEL 2845
Inside back, left side: schematic
On end of picture tube, interior: ZENITH/ 49C2670/ 343938
Label on chassis: PHONEVISION / CONNECTION / [ARROW TO RIGHT] / SEE INSTRUCTION / BOOK
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