KDKA Radio Broadcast Studio

KDKA Radio Broadcast Studio

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Description (Brief)
A diorama of the studio at radio station KDKA as it appeared in the 1920s. Dioramas of this type were commonly used in museums in the 20th century to convey a sense of place, and how exhibition objects appeared in their original settings.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Diorama
Other Terms
Diorama; Audio Devices
date made
ca 1962
Measurements
overall: 26 1/2 in x 25 in x 26 in; 67.31 cm x 63.5 cm x 66.04 cm
ID Number
EM.318230
catalog number
318230
accession number
233315
Credit Line
Made in the Museum
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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