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Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Radio
Object Number:
INV.11105
Date:
ca. 1924
Medium:
Leather, brass, metal, bakelite
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 17 x 12 5/8 in. ( 13.7 x 43.2 x 32.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: on first plaque attached to case, under lock: "Westburr Six/NO 983/Westburr/INCORPORATED/NEW YORK CITY"
painted: on second plaque attached to case, under lock: "PATENTS PENDING"
Description:
Black leather case containing early radio with leather handle and speaker on one side, and tuning knobs on front and side of case.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Baillie, December 1952
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
