Zenith Portable Phonograph, Model FP-6VA, circa 1962
THF158468 / Zenith Portable Phonograph, Model FP-6VA, circa 1962
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Artifact Overview
Today, we think of portable music devices as something that can be carried in a pocket. Until the rise of the Walkman in the 1980s, mobile media players where people could select their own music usually meant bulky devices with a convenient handle attached. Zenith was a key client of Mel Boldt and Associates, designers of this player.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Phonograph
Date Made
circa 1962
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by Zenith Radio Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.94
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Copper alloy
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Iron alloy
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 13 in
Inscriptions
front and inside lid:
Zenith
turntable:
UL
112 Volts 60 Cycles Model FP-6VA
45 Watts 145 Amps Zenith Radio Corp.
Chicago, Illinois
78
45
33
dials:
Tone
Volume
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Related Content
SetPortable Music
- 18 Artifacts
Introduced in Japan in 1979 and in the US the following year, the Walkman allowed users to enjoy music while walking, exercising, or using public transport. It changed the way people enjoy music--providing a private experience in the midst of everyday life--encouraging a trend that escalated with the development of the iPod and other digital music players.