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- RCA-Victor Console Television Receiver, 1948 - This television was at the top of R.C.A.'s 1949 line. It sports a 16 inch screen described as "America's Sweet 16" in the company's advertising, when the standard screen was only 10 inches. Most importantly, the case could blend into the owner's Queen Anne style decor, with its hand rubbed walnut or mahogany finish. This model was also offered in Federal and Modern style cabinets.
- 1948
- Collections - Artifact
RCA-Victor Console Television Receiver, 1948
This television was at the top of R.C.A.'s 1949 line. It sports a 16 inch screen described as "America's Sweet 16" in the company's advertising, when the standard screen was only 10 inches. Most importantly, the case could blend into the owner's Queen Anne style decor, with its hand rubbed walnut or mahogany finish. This model was also offered in Federal and Modern style cabinets.
- RCA "Chalfont" Console Television Receiver, 1956 -
- 1956
- Collections - Artifact
RCA "Chalfont" Console Television Receiver, 1956
- RCA Victor Brand "Rockingham" Television Receiver, 1952 -
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
RCA Victor Brand "Rockingham" Television Receiver, 1952
- RCA "Two Thousand" Color Television Console, 1969 - The Two Thousand was a high-end, state-of-the-art television receiver. With a modern -- but not futuristic -- design, it was an attractive, radical departure compared to the typical console model of the day. When it debuted in 1969, advertising welcomed "2000 people with $2000 to leap into the year 2000." The set arrived with an attached plaque inscribed with the owner's name.
- 1969
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RCA "Two Thousand" Color Television Console, 1969
The Two Thousand was a high-end, state-of-the-art television receiver. With a modern -- but not futuristic -- design, it was an attractive, radical departure compared to the typical console model of the day. When it debuted in 1969, advertising welcomed "2000 people with $2000 to leap into the year 2000." The set arrived with an attached plaque inscribed with the owner's name.
- GE Console Television, Model HM-225, 1939 - 1939 was a year of "firsts" in television. Introduced to the mass public at the 1939 World's Fair, Roosevelt's presidential speech at the opening ceremony was the first to be televised. The HM-225 was among examples exhibited in General Electric's pavilion at the Fair. Its art deco inspired case demonstrated the how new technology could be integrated into domestic space.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
GE Console Television, Model HM-225, 1939
1939 was a year of "firsts" in television. Introduced to the mass public at the 1939 World's Fair, Roosevelt's presidential speech at the opening ceremony was the first to be televised. The HM-225 was among examples exhibited in General Electric's pavilion at the Fair. Its art deco inspired case demonstrated the how new technology could be integrated into domestic space.
- Experimental Mechanical Television Receiver, 1929-1932 -
- 1929-1932
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Experimental Mechanical Television Receiver, 1929-1932
- Zenith Console Television Receiver with Phonevision, Model G2845, 1949 -
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
Zenith Console Television Receiver with Phonevision, Model G2845, 1949