Princess Portable model P63
Radio
1947 (designed), 1948-1949 (made)
1947 (designed), 1948-1949 (made)
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Portable battery radio, Ekco Princess Portable Model P63 with miniature valves in acrylic and other plastics.
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Title | Princess Portable model P63 (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Acrylic and other plastics, with miniature glass valves |
Brief description | Portable battery radio, Ekco Princess Portable Model P63, designed by Wells Coates, 1947, manufactured by E.K. Cole Ltd, 1948-9, United States |
Physical description | Portable battery radio, Ekco Princess Portable Model P63 with miniature valves in acrylic and other plastics. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Gallery label | EKCO PRINCESS PORTABLE MODEL P63
Designed by Wells Coates (Canadian, born Tokyo, 1895-1958), 1947
Made by E.K. Cole Ltd., Southend-on-Sea Essex, Great Britain, 1948-9
Miniature valves; acrylic and other plastics
W.29-1984
The Princess was a lightweight model available in a range of two-tone coloured plastics. Miniature glass valves developed in the U.S.A. made its small size possible, while the flexible strap, compact casing and clear handle show a rationalising approach to radio design.
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Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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Accession number | W.29-1984 |
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Record created | January 15, 2003 |
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