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Kadette Junior radio

Date1933
Inventory NumberRS0279
ClassificationRadio Broadcast Receiver
Subject
    Cultural Region
      Place of Origin
        Dimensionsbox: 12 x 20 x 14 cm, 3 lb. (4 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in., 1.4 kg)
        radio: 15.9 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm (6 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
        DescriptionComplete bookshelf radio with electric plug, 2 tubes, thumb wheel dial. Art deco styling with cutouts. Made out of plastic and fabric, and designed to look like a miniature console radio of the time!

        With original cardboard packaging. Torn lid.
        In Collection(s)
        Signedcircular plate on back: SEE LICENSE NOTICE INSIDE / INTERNATIONAL / USE 110 / VOLTS ONLY / 11083 / SERIAL. / RADIO CORP. / ANN ARBOR, MICH. printed on side of box: THE INTERNATIONAL / KADETTE / Radio Junior / Originated and Manufactured by / INTERNATIONAL RADIO CORPORATON / ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, U. S. A.
        Curatorial RemarksAn operating manual for the Zenith Royal 500E-1 transistor radio was found in the box, and has been located to the file of RS0278.
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