Sony SRF-39FP AM/FM Prison Radio, circa 2000

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Artifact Overview

This AM/FM pocket radio is a popular audio player, used in US prisons. Its transparent case and headphones are designed to prevent the storage of contraband, making routine cellblock checks more efficient. Owning a radio in prison allows inmates to gain a sense of privacy, comfort, and personal agency, allowing them to follow news and entertainment from the outside world.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Radio receiver

Date Made

circa 2000

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.121.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Brown
Blue
Orange (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.625 in
Width: 2.5 in
Length: 1.25 in

Inscriptions

On front: SONY/ POWER/ ON/ OFF
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