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EKCO PB189

Radio
1938 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mains radio receiver, veneered wooden case. On the left is a large rotary tuning dial, on the right a speaker grille, covered with fabric. The grille and tuning dial are enclosed with a brown Bakelite frame.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleEKCO PB189 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Veneered wooden case, Bakelite
Brief description
Radio, EKCO model PB189; Southend on Sea, about 1938
Physical description
Mains radio receiver, veneered wooden case. On the left is a large rotary tuning dial, on the right a speaker grille, covered with fabric. The grille and tuning dial are enclosed with a brown Bakelite frame.
Dimensions
  • Width: 58.4cm
  • Height: 38.1cm
  • Depth: 27.9cm
Measurements taken from online source - not checked on object.
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Purchased from J. Forster, of the School of Electrical Engineering Science, University College of North Wales, in 1978 [78/63].
Bibliographic reference
Hogben, Carol, The Wireless Show!: 130 classic radio receivers, 1920s to 1950s, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1977
Collection
Accession number
W.7-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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