television
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
General Electric Company
Boston, Massachusetts, founded Schenectady, New York 1892
Mediummetal
Dimensions22 1/2 × 22 × 28 1/2 in. (57.2 × 55.9 × 72.4 cm)
ClassificationsAudio, Film, & Video
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Theodore R. Sadock
Object numberPC1975.38.1
DescriptionThis early television set was produced by General Electric in the mid-20th century. Founded in 1892 in Boston, Massachusetts, General Electric emerged from the merger of Edison General Electric and the Thomson-Houston Electric Company—two pioneers in the electrical industry. The television is a classic portable box unit, characteristic of its time. Prominent features include a front-facing screen, two control knobs located just below the display, and a wide, deep back that houses the internal components. This object reflects the rapid pace of technological innovation in the United States during the 20th century, marking a significant moment in the evolution of mass communication and home entertainment.On View
Not on viewTerms
1920
