Federal type K-10-25 "Ortho-sonic" radio receiver

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Federal Orthosonic Receiver Model K-10-25.
Federal Orthosonic Receiver Model K-10-25.
Federal Orthosonic Receiver Model K-10-25.
Federal Orthosonic Receiver Model K-10-25.
Federal Orthosonic Receiver Model K-10-25.
Federal Orthosonic Receiver Model K-10-25.
Description (Brief):

Wooden housing with brass bezel and three knobs on the front. Serial number 51353. Broadcast radio receiver for home use.

Date Made: ca 1930

Maker: Federal Telephone & Telegraph Co.

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Work and Industry: Electricity

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: from Susan Horle

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: EM.313754Catalog Number: 313754Accession Number: 195337Serial Number: 51353

Object Name: Receiverradio receiverOther Terms: Receiver; Radio

Measurements: overall: 10 in x 18 1/4 in x 13 in; 25.4 cm x 46.355 cm x 33.02 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-34e3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_709752

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