iPod nano MP3 Player & Earbuds, circa 2008. THF150173
What does "portable music" mean to you? This group of artifacts challenges what that notion has meant, from the early 20th century to present day. Some objects may seem familiar--some may seem laughably large to be considered "portable" today.
An evolution of listening styles is also present: from the open channels of radio for news and top-40 music--to formats like the LP and MP3 that allowed people to take control of their listening experience, minus the DJ.
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