Homemade Crystal Radio Receiver, circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Crystal set (Radio)

Date Made

circa 1920

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.428.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Bakelite (TM)
Copper alloy
Crystal (Material by Form)
Galena
Imitation leather
Nickel (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 11.25 in

Homemade Crystal Radio Receiver, circa 1920