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- Portable Bathtub, 1900-1920 -
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Portable Bathtub, 1900-1920
- Crosley Portable Radio, Model E10-307M, 1949-1950 - Radios for the home were often showpieces--examples of the most current and fashionable design--but the focus of this radio is portability and durability. Battery operated, it is made of durable plastic, and a handle assists in carrying the set. The overall design is reminiscent of a lunchbox. In addition to radios, Crosley manufactured automobiles and household appliances.
- 1949-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Crosley Portable Radio, Model E10-307M, 1949-1950
Radios for the home were often showpieces--examples of the most current and fashionable design--but the focus of this radio is portability and durability. Battery operated, it is made of durable plastic, and a handle assists in carrying the set. The overall design is reminiscent of a lunchbox. In addition to radios, Crosley manufactured automobiles and household appliances.
- Chillicothe Portable Steam Engine, circa 1878 -
- circa 1878
- Collections - Artifact
Chillicothe Portable Steam Engine, circa 1878
- Blandy Portable Steam Engine, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Blandy Portable Steam Engine, circa 1860
- Sony Walkman II, circa 1982 - 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.
- circa 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Sony Walkman II, circa 1982
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.
- Portable Stove -
- Collections - Artifact
Portable Stove
- Sony "Sportsband FM Stereo" Walkman, 1986 -
- 1986
- Collections - Artifact
Sony "Sportsband FM Stereo" Walkman, 1986
- Sharp GF-777 "The Searcher-W" Boombox, circa 1984 -
- circa 1984
- Collections - Artifact
Sharp GF-777 "The Searcher-W" Boombox, circa 1984
- JVC RC-550LB "El Diablo" Boombox, 1978-1979 -
- 1978-1979
- Collections - Artifact
JVC RC-550LB "El Diablo" Boombox, 1978-1979
- Motorola 7VT2 Television, circa 1950 - After World War II, Americans embraced television--both the programs and the physical objects that entered living rooms across the country. This tabletop TV combined sleek modern design with portability.
- circa 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Motorola 7VT2 Television, circa 1950
After World War II, Americans embraced television--both the programs and the physical objects that entered living rooms across the country. This tabletop TV combined sleek modern design with portability.