Ken-Rad Cathode Ray Tube, Model 6G5 "Magic-Eye," circa 1937
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Artifact Overview
"Magic Eye" was the generic name for a type of cathode ray tube, commonly used for radio tuning. When the radio was tuned in to a strong station, a glowing green ring around a central cathode light shield would resemble a glowing "eye," hence the popular name.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cathode ray tube
Date Made
circa 1937
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.932.810
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Copper alloy
Bakelite (TM)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Diameter: 1.625 in
Inscriptions
base:
Ken-Rad
Made in U.S.A.
bulb:
6G5
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