Operadio 2 Portable Broadcast Receiver, 1923-1927
THF160275 / Operadio 2 Portable Broadcast Receiver, 1923-1927
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Artifact Overview
The Operadio 2 was among the first generation of commercial portable radios. While a "mobile" device weighing 30 pounds may be laughable to us now, the Operadio was a groundbreaking device. A self-contained system, its carrying case conceals batteries, a speaker horn--and a loop antenna in the lid that attaches to the top, where it swivels for better reception.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Portable radio
Date Made
1923-1927
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1435.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Composition (Material)
Leather
Leatherette
Rubber (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Textile materials
Wire
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 12.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 17.5 in
Inscriptions
"Operadio/The Operadio Corporation/Chicago, U.S.A."
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Related Content
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