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- 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
- Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Power Generator, circa 2010 - People who want to be prepared for disasters and power disruptions-or even for a post-oil society-can buy nonelectric, noncomputerized devices like this emergency radio. The radio is powered by a hand crank and includes a light and a cellphone charger.
- circa 2010
- Collections - Artifact
Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Power Generator, circa 2010
People who want to be prepared for disasters and power disruptions-or even for a post-oil society-can buy nonelectric, noncomputerized devices like this emergency radio. The radio is powered by a hand crank and includes a light and a cellphone charger.
- Radio Battery Box, 1920-1929 -
- 1920-1929
- Collections - Artifact
Radio Battery Box, 1920-1929
- Sparton "Sled" Mirror Radio, Model 557, 1936 - This 1936 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
Sparton "Sled" Mirror Radio, Model 557, 1936
This 1936 Sparton radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague, a designer renowned for his use of streamlined forms. A study in contrasts -- the blue mirrored finish and curved sled-like base suggest speed while the five jutting parallel panels appear almost architectural -- this expensive and glamorous radio had a limited market during the Great Depression.
- JVC RC-838JW Biophonic Boombox, 1978 -
- 1978
- Collections - Artifact
JVC RC-838JW Biophonic Boombox, 1978
- Sony Integrated Circuit Portable Radio, Model ICR-100, circa 1972 - The Sony ICR-100 was the first integrated circuit (IC) radio. During the early 1970s, IC's allowed electronic products to miniaturize. They were used in handheld calculators, toys, automobiles--and significantly impacted the computer industry. Smaller than transistor radios of the time, this radio would have acted as a symbol of its owner's desire and ability to possess the latest technology.
- circa 1972
- Collections - Artifact
Sony Integrated Circuit Portable Radio, Model ICR-100, circa 1972
The Sony ICR-100 was the first integrated circuit (IC) radio. During the early 1970s, IC's allowed electronic products to miniaturize. They were used in handheld calculators, toys, automobiles--and significantly impacted the computer industry. Smaller than transistor radios of the time, this radio would have acted as a symbol of its owner's desire and ability to possess the latest technology.
- Operadio 2 Portable Broadcast Receiver, 1923-1927 - The Operadio 2 was among the first generation of commercial portable radios. While a "mobile" device weighing 30 pounds may be laughable to us now, the Operadio was a groundbreaking device. A self-contained system, its carrying case conceals batteries, a speaker horn--and a loop antenna in the lid that attaches to the top, where it swivels for better reception.
- 1923-1927
- Collections - Artifact
Operadio 2 Portable Broadcast Receiver, 1923-1927
The Operadio 2 was among the first generation of commercial portable radios. While a "mobile" device weighing 30 pounds may be laughable to us now, the Operadio was a groundbreaking device. A self-contained system, its carrying case conceals batteries, a speaker horn--and a loop antenna in the lid that attaches to the top, where it swivels for better reception.
- Elgin Portable 8 Track AM FM Stereo Player, Model RT-5530, circa 1972 - The popularity of the eight-track player was--much like the transistor radio--based upon its portability. While heavy, these players nonetheless offered a smaller footprint than portable record players, and could be carried and played while in motion without skipping. This particular player unfolded to reveal two speakers; its stereo sound was a nod to expensive high-fidelity equipment.
- circa 1972
- Collections - Artifact
Elgin Portable 8 Track AM FM Stereo Player, Model RT-5530, circa 1972
The popularity of the eight-track player was--much like the transistor radio--based upon its portability. While heavy, these players nonetheless offered a smaller footprint than portable record players, and could be carried and played while in motion without skipping. This particular player unfolded to reveal two speakers; its stereo sound was a nod to expensive high-fidelity equipment.
- "Suitcase Radio," Made by Charles P. Steinmetz, 1923 - Charles Steinmetz was an electrical engineer and mathematician who made revolutionary impacts upon the American electrical power industry. His contributions in the application of alternating current are especially noteworthy. Steinmetz custom-built this early portable radio with a built-in speaker horn shortly before his death, as a gift to an executive at the General Electric Company.
- 1923
- Collections - Artifact
"Suitcase Radio," Made by Charles P. Steinmetz, 1923
Charles Steinmetz was an electrical engineer and mathematician who made revolutionary impacts upon the American electrical power industry. His contributions in the application of alternating current are especially noteworthy. Steinmetz custom-built this early portable radio with a built-in speaker horn shortly before his death, as a gift to an executive at the General Electric Company.