Western Electric Model 16B Transmitter Used by Detroit News Station W8XWJ, circa 1935
THF173159 / Western Electric Model 16B Transmitter Used by Detroit News Station W8XWJ, circa 1935
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Radio transmitter
Date Made
circa 1935
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
40.586.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Wire
Color
Gray (Color)
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 83.5 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 21.25 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
Western Electric / MADE IN U.S.A. / 16B / RADIO TRANSMITTER / SERIAL 139
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