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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
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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.
- RCA Victor Phonograph, Model 45-EY-2, circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
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RCA Victor Phonograph, Model 45-EY-2, circa 1950
- RCA Portable Phonograph, 1960-1965 - With its small footprint, playful plastic case, and carrying handle, this record player emphasizes fun and convenience over high sound quality. It was easy to use: listeners only needed to select the record speed (45 or 33 1/3 rpm) and adjust the volume. The target demographic was young listeners, to help create an atmosphere for social times on the go.
- 1960-1965
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RCA Portable Phonograph, 1960-1965
With its small footprint, playful plastic case, and carrying handle, this record player emphasizes fun and convenience over high sound quality. It was easy to use: listeners only needed to select the record speed (45 or 33 1/3 rpm) and adjust the volume. The target demographic was young listeners, to help create an atmosphere for social times on the go.
- RCA Projection Television with AM-FM Radio Receiver, Model 648PTK, 1946-1947 -
- 1946-1947
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RCA Projection Television with AM-FM Radio Receiver, Model 648PTK, 1946-1947
- 1956 Ford Advertising Proof, "RCA Victor and Ford Motor Company Present Fredric March and Claire Trevor in 'Dodsworth'" - The Ford Motor Company and RCA sponsored the award-winning anthology series <em>Producers' Showcase</em>. The NBC series ran for 37 episodes from 1954 to 1957. This advertisement, slated for <em>TV Guide</em>, promoted the show's treatment of <em>Dodsworth</em>, a television adaptation of the 1934 play based on the Sinclair Lewis novel. Claire Trevor would win an Emmy for her performance.
- 1956
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1956 Ford Advertising Proof, "RCA Victor and Ford Motor Company Present Fredric March and Claire Trevor in 'Dodsworth'"
The Ford Motor Company and RCA sponsored the award-winning anthology series Producers' Showcase. The NBC series ran for 37 episodes from 1954 to 1957. This advertisement, slated for TV Guide, promoted the show's treatment of Dodsworth, a television adaptation of the 1934 play based on the Sinclair Lewis novel. Claire Trevor would win an Emmy for her performance.
- RCA Condenser Microphone, Type 4-A-1, Used by Radio Station WJR, Detroit, Michigan, 1930-1932 -
- 1930-1932
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RCA Condenser Microphone, Type 4-A-1, Used by Radio Station WJR, Detroit, Michigan, 1930-1932
- Radiola 100B Loudspeaker, 1929 -
- 1929
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Radiola 100B Loudspeaker, 1929
- "That's All Right" and "Crudup's After Hours" by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1946 -
- 1946
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"That's All Right" and "Crudup's After Hours" by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1946
- Record Album, Oldsmobile Spotlights "The New Stars In Action," 1964 - Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Oldsmobile owners could enjoy the easy listening of Ann-Margret, Anthony Newley, and others with this promotional record from 1964.
- 1964
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Record Album, Oldsmobile Spotlights "The New Stars In Action," 1964
Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Oldsmobile owners could enjoy the easy listening of Ann-Margret, Anthony Newley, and others with this promotional record from 1964.
- RCA Experimental Mechanical Console Television Receiver, 1929-1930 - This experimental television was developed by RCA to explore the potential of mechanical scanning technology. No retail units were produced. Housed in the console cabinet for the 1929 RCA RE-45 Radio/Electrola, its case was intended to house a radio and phonograph; in its television form, the hinged lid allowed for easy access to the Nipkow disk and motors.
- 1929-1930
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RCA Experimental Mechanical Console Television Receiver, 1929-1930
This experimental television was developed by RCA to explore the potential of mechanical scanning technology. No retail units were produced. Housed in the console cabinet for the 1929 RCA RE-45 Radio/Electrola, its case was intended to house a radio and phonograph; in its television form, the hinged lid allowed for easy access to the Nipkow disk and motors.