"Suitcase Radio," Made by Charles P. Steinmetz, 1923
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Artifact Overview
Charles Steinmetz was an electrical engineer and mathematician who made revolutionary impacts upon the American electrical power industry. His contributions in the application of alternating current are especially noteworthy. Steinmetz custom-built this early portable radio with a built-in speaker horn shortly before his death, as a gift to an executive at the General Electric Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radio receiver
Date Made
1923
Creator Notes
Dr. Charles Steinmetz built this radio receiver for a General Electric Company executive.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.172.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.R. Wickes
Material
Bakelite (TM)
Chromium
Copper alloy
Iron alloy
Leather
Leatherette
Nickel alloy
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Handmade
Dimensions
Height: 18.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 21.5 in
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