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Palm-Size AM/FM Radio Radio, 1990s

This is a radio. It is dated 1990s and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is plastic, electronic components. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max Pine.

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Its dimensions are

L x W x D (length without strap): 13 x 7 x 5.3 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Palm-Size AM/FM Radio Radio, 1990s; China; plastic, electronic components; L x W x D (length without strap): 13 x 7 x 5.3 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.); Gift of Max Pine; 1999-53-17-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The World of Radio.

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