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1990

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1999

  • We acquired this object.

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Palm-Size AM/FM Radio Radio

This is a radio. It is dated 1990s and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is plastic, electronic components. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max Pine.

Our curators have highlighted 2 objects that are related to this one.

  • TR-1 Transistor Radio
  • molded plastic, brass; leather and metal (case).
  • Gift of Robert M. Greenberg.
  • 2017-51-6-a,b
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Its dimensions are

L x W x D (length without strap): 13 x 7 x 5.3 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Palm-Size AM/FM Radio Radio; China; plastic, electronic components; L x W x D (length without strap): 13 x 7 x 5.3 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.); Gift of Max Pine; 1999-53-17-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The World of Radio.

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