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Genuine Plastic Radios of the Mid-century
Jupp, Ken; Pina, Leslie
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Description for Genuine Plastic Radios of the Mid-century
Num Pages: 208 pages, 439 color photos. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 289 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1414.
Mid-twentieth century table radios made primarily of brightly colored plastic represent a relative newcomer to the radio collecting arena. With designs that often resembled contemporary automobile grille and headlight configurations, these affordable radios were made by the major electronics companies as well as dozens of others with lesser known names. These examples of American industrial design and popular culture were once plentiful, and today they can be found at flea markets, garage and house sales, secondhand stores, and "antique" shops specializing in modern design. Colorful and collectible, mid-century table radios are both available and affordable. With more than 430 full ... Read more
Mid-twentieth century table radios made primarily of brightly colored plastic represent a relative newcomer to the radio collecting arena. With designs that often resembled contemporary automobile grille and headlight configurations, these affordable radios were made by the major electronics companies as well as dozens of others with lesser known names. These examples of American industrial design and popular culture were once plentiful, and today they can be found at flea markets, garage and house sales, secondhand stores, and "antique" shops specializing in modern design. Colorful and collectible, mid-century table radios are both available and affordable. With more than 430 full ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764301087
SKU
V9780764301087
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jupp, Ken; Pina, Leslie
Leslie Piña, Ph.D., has written numerous books on mid-century design and decorative arts, including Fifties Glass, Fifties Furniture, and Bakelite Jewelry. Ken Jupp is a collector and enthusiast of mid-century design, especially genuine plastic radios. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.
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