National Union Type 2203 Monotron Television Tube, 1938
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Artifact Overview
The Monotron tube was used in the early development, study, and servicing of television receivers, prior to World War II. This special cathode ray tube used electrostatic deflection to produce test patterns and adjust television sets. The tube produces a unique test pattern: it contains a halftone image of Mary Eastman (a popular radio vocalist) printed onto an aluminum plate.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vacuum tube
Date Made
1938
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by National Union Radio Corporation and distributed by Rissi Brother, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.101.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Clark E. Quinn.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 in
Length: 12 in
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