Transistor Radio

Used by Scott Douglas Dodson 1950 Albuquerque, New Mexico - 2013 Albuquerque, New Mexico

Date1960s

Mediumplastic

Dimensions4 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (10.8 × 6.4 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsAudio, Film, & Video

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Jan Dodson Barnhart

Object numberPC2015.62.16

DescriptionObject is a small, pocket-sized rectangular tan transistor radio. The majority of the front side is comprised of a speaker. "KENSINGTON" is stamped at the top of the object. Directly below is a black frequency adjustment dial. "10 TRANSISTOR" is stamped directly next to the dial, below the manufacturer name. On the back of the object, "EAR" is stamped next to a small triangular arrow pointing at the dial. Text on the very bottom of the object reads "BRITISH CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG". Object is in relatively good condition, with minor rusting visible on the front speaker.

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