Silvertone Turbine Radio, Model 6110
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Caption
Clarence Karstadt. Silvertone Turbine Radio, Model 6110, 1938. Plastic, other materials, 6 5/8 x 11 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (16.8 x 30.2 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift in honor of Sam Marcy, 1998.143.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Designer
Manufacturer
Title
Silvertone Turbine Radio, Model 6110
Date
1938
Geography
Place manufactured: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Medium
Plastic, other materials
Classification
Dimensions
6 5/8 x 11 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (16.8 x 30.2 x 16.5 cm)
Markings
Printed in gold lettering on tuning dial: "SILVERTONE" Printed paper label, faded and partially torn, affixed to underside: "SEARS ROEBUCK and [C]O. / SILVERTONE Model 6113 / Serial No. 819564 / 105-125V A.C. 50-60 Cycle 40 Watts / License Notice Attached Within Cabinet / [instructions for use]" Second printed label affixed to underside: "The Attractiveness and Fine / Gloss of this Cabinet Result / from Use of a Newly Developed / Urea Enamel Surface Baked Onto / the Bakelite Plastic Foundation. / To Clean, Use Ordinary Soap / and Water. / 1015919719 PRINTED IN U.S.A." Rectangular metal plate affixed to interior components of radio: "IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE RELATIVE TO THIS UNIT / ALWAYS MENTION THIS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER / [engraved] 101.521-1 / ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS BY MAIL OR / THROUGH ANY OF OUR RETAIL STORES / SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.--U.S.A."
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of Sam Marcy
Accession Number
1998.143.2
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