receiver component to external horn loudspeaker
Datecirca 1920
Inventory NumberDPWN0009
ClassificationSpeaker
Subject
Maker
Western Electric Company
1869 - 1995
Place of OriginNY (?), United States
Dimensions11.1 x 18.7 x 18.4 cm, 17 lb. (4 3/8 x 7 3/8 x 7 1/4 in., 7.7 kg)
Material
DescriptionAudio connections on top labelled " L1" ," L2" Connections to electromagnet labelled: "7V+", "7V-" (on cylinder). Horn attached via threaded collar - horn is missing. Carrying handle at 90 degrees from electromagnet terminals on cylinder.,cylindrical diaphragm casing
In Collection(s)
Signedplate on side: TRADE MARK / WESTERN ELECTRIC / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / 555 RECEIVER / PATENT 1707544 1707545 1717158 PAT. PEND. / MADE IN U.S.A. SERIAL NO. 59209
Inscribedscratched into metal: HWP
cast into the case: P213933
in red on side: A
FunctionTransduces electrical signals into sound
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