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Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 (Television)

Catherine Winkler; Severin Jonnaffen; Richard Whipple

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Caption

Catherine Winkler (American, 1906–1989); Severin Jonnaffen (American, 1913–1998); Richard Whipple (American, 1916–1964). Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 (Television), Designed 1958. Plastic, brass, wood, Overall: 44 3/4 x 25 x 21 in. (113.7 x 63.5 x 53.3 cm) TV Screen: 17 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (45.1 x 57.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1998.44. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 (Television)

Date

Designed 1958

Geography

Place manufactured: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Medium

Plastic, brass, wood

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

Overall: 44 3/4 x 25 x 21 in. (113.7 x 63.5 x 53.3 cm) TV Screen: 17 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (45.1 x 57.2 cm)

Inscriptions

Inscribed on top edge of screen in center, impressed letters painted black: "SAFETY / GLASS" superimposed on shield

Markings

Marked on bottom of screen in center, impressed letters painted white, in script: "Predicta" (paint worn) On front of stand above three picture quality dials, printed gold letters outlined in black: "PHILCO"

Credit Line

H. Randolph Lever Fund

Accession Number

1998.44

Frequent Art Questions

  • Is this a television?

    Yes, it is. It's a 1958 model of a Philco television with a stand. It was actively used, before coming to us, as you might be able to tell from the minor signs of usage here and there.
    The Pedestal cabinet that the TV rests atop was designed by Catherine Winkler, Severin Jonnaffen, and Richard Whipple. Philco patented the design in 1958.

  • In what year was this TV made?

    This is "Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 television designed by Catherine Winkler and Richard Whipple in 1958.

  • Tell me more.

    This television was designed by Catherine Winkler, Richard Whipple, and Severin Jonnaffen for the Philco Corporation in 1958. It's known as the Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654. The mount is made from brass and wood and plastic and the screen is covered in safety glass.
    Thank you!

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Artists and makers

Catherine Winkler

1 work in the collection

Severin Jonnaffen

1 work in the collection

Richard Whipple

1 work in the collection

Philco Corporation

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