Galena Crystal Radio Set, Made by Edwin Shoemaker, circa 1923

THF162703 / Galena Crystal Radio Set, Made by Edwin Shoemaker, circa 1923
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Crystal set (Radio)

Date Made

circa 1923

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2015.78.10

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of La-Z-Boy, Incorporated.

Material

Yellow pine (Wood, general)
Brass (Alloy)
Paint (Coating)
Plastic
Cloth

Technique

Handmade

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in (radio)
Width: 21 in (radio)
Length: 8 in (radio)

Inscriptions

headphones, on outside of ear pieces: Airline Special / LAKESIDE ELECTRIC WORKS / 818 CHICAGO AVE. / CHICAGO ILL.
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