H.M.V. Television Autoradiogram (Model 902)
Entertainment Centre
1936-1937 (made)
1936-1937 (made)
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Combined radio, television and radiogram. Includes a vision receiver (a vertical tube viewed via a 45° mirror), a multi range receiver covering 16.7 to 2,200m in four wavebands with an additional range for the television sound accompaniment and an automatic record changer playing up to eight 10" or 12" records. The record changer occupies a central position in the cabinet, and is raised above the level of the television and sound receiver controls, which occupy panels to the right and left respectively. A separate lid is provided for each unit.
Object details
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| Title | H.M.V. Television Autoradiogram (Model 902) (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wooden carcase, veneered with plain and figured walnut |
| Brief description | Entertainement centre; His Master's Voice Television Autoradiogram model 902; walnut veneer; Gramaphone Co. Ltd., about 1937 |
| Physical description | Combined radio, television and radiogram. Includes a vision receiver (a vertical tube viewed via a 45° mirror), a multi range receiver covering 16.7 to 2,200m in four wavebands with an additional range for the television sound accompaniment and an automatic record changer playing up to eight 10" or 12" records. The record changer occupies a central position in the cabinet, and is raised above the level of the television and sound receiver controls, which occupy panels to the right and left respectively. A separate lid is provided for each unit. |
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| Gallery label | H.M.V. Television Autoradiogram (Model 902)
Designer unknown
Manufactured by Gramaphone Co. Ltd
Wood carcase, veneered
1936-7
This H.M.V. model was the earliest comercially available 'entertainment centre' following the introduction of television to the mass market in 1936. It cost £126.
Given by Mrs Parsons(1989-2006) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Parsons |
| Object history | Given to the V&A in 1978 by Mrs Parsons of London W3 [77/2542]. In 1937, the purchase price for this model would have been 120 guineas, which included free installation and maintenance for one year. |
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| Accession number | W.2-1978 |
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| Record created | January 24, 2008 |
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