Solid State AM Transistor BP-156
Radio
1970 (designed), 1970 (made)
1970 (designed), 1970 (made)
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By the early 1960s, the term 'transistor', a component which transformed radio technology, had become a popular term for the portable radio. This is a typical pocket 'transistor' from Malaysia. The Far East specialized in cheap models for export, offering private and portable access to music, news and other broadcast programmes, when relayed through an earpiece.
The Sharp Corporation was founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa and takes its name from one of the first inventions, the Ever Sharp propelling pencil, developed in 1915. Sharp is now one of the largest electrical goods manufacturers, producing both audio and visual products.
The Sharp Corporation was founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa and takes its name from one of the first inventions, the Ever Sharp propelling pencil, developed in 1915. Sharp is now one of the largest electrical goods manufacturers, producing both audio and visual products.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Solid State AM Transistor BP-156 (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded polystyrene |
| Brief description | Radio, Japanese, designed and manufactured by Sharp Corporation, 1970 |
| Physical description | Pocket-sized, battery-powered transistor radio. Oblong, with red plastic back and silver plastic face. On the front is a circular red plastic speaker grille. At the top, a plastic wrist strap is held by a metal ring. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Credit line | Given by Rupert's, Ealing |
| Object history | Given to the V&A in 1992 by Rupert's of Ealing, acquired for the 20th century gallery [92/1377]. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
| Summary | By the early 1960s, the term 'transistor', a component which transformed radio technology, had become a popular term for the portable radio. This is a typical pocket 'transistor' from Malaysia. The Far East specialized in cheap models for export, offering private and portable access to music, news and other broadcast programmes, when relayed through an earpiece. The Sharp Corporation was founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa and takes its name from one of the first inventions, the Ever Sharp propelling pencil, developed in 1915. Sharp is now one of the largest electrical goods manufacturers, producing both audio and visual products. |
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| Accession number | W.17:1, 2-1992 |
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| Record created | September 25, 2000 |
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