Popular Mechanics Magazine for January 1954, "Color TV is Here"
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Artifact Overview
The centerpiece article in this issue of Popular Mechanics introduced readers to the technical world of color television. The Tournament of Roses parade, January 1, 1954, was the subject of NBC's first national color broadcast. Early cameras were adjusted and aligned with a color wheel on sets. Costumes and backgrounds highlighted the medium's ability to capture a rainbow of hues.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
January 1954
Subject Date
January 1954
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.185.110
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.438 in
Width: 6.5 in
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