Murphy A146CM
Radio
1948 (made)
1948 (made)
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Veneered wood radio made on the baffle board principle, the edges being bent forward at 15 degree angle, forming 'vanes' wider at the top than at the bottom, causing the centre section to be slightly pyramidal and to lean backwards from the vertical. "Rose window" with chamfered edge in centre of wireless round the loudspeaker.
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| Materials and techniques | walnut-veneered wooden case, perspex, other plastics |
| Brief description | Radio, model A146; Murphy Radio Ltd., designed by R.D. Russell; Welwyn Garden City, 1948 |
| Physical description | Veneered wood radio made on the baffle board principle, the edges being bent forward at 15 degree angle, forming 'vanes' wider at the top than at the bottom, causing the centre section to be slightly pyramidal and to lean backwards from the vertical. "Rose window" with chamfered edge in centre of wireless round the loudspeaker. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Object history | Purchased by the Circulation Department in 1975, from Stephen Cohn [75/1804]. On entry to the Museum its condition was noted as 'good, slight scratches on edges and face'. |
| Historical context | In 1949, this model would have retailed for £28 12s 9d. |
| Bibliographic reference | Hogben, Carol, The Wireless Show!: 130 classic radio receivers, 1920s to 1950s, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1977 |
| Other number | 45704 - serial number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.411-1975 |
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| Record created | December 21, 2007 |
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