Metal Oscilloscope

Dateca. 1960

Mediummetal

Dimensions13 × 7 1/2 × 17 5/8 in. (33 × 19.1 × 44.8 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. John S. Maxon

Object numberPC1977.3.1

DescriptionThis oscillograph encompasses a vertically standing, rectangular form, and a black color throughout. The device's side panels extend backwards, elongating the overall form, while a cord with a plug at the end is attached to the backside. A handle is connected to the top panel, likely serving for ease of portability. The front-facing panel is scattered with rounded, ridged knobs of varying sizes and labels all throughout. A rectangular label with a metal border sits in the center, reading "Cathode Ray Oscillograph", followed by the device's serial number of "519", voltage, watts, and cycles. "Type / TMV 122-B" is also written, in addition to "RCA Victor Company, Inc." and the circular RCA emblem in the center. The top portion of the front panel includes a large, circular segment with a white face, likely serving as the device's display screen, in which electrical signals are illustrated when in use.

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