This rectangular, curve-edged radio is red-bodied whose most notable characteristic is its accentuated, circular left side that is rounded along the speaker side. The speaker on left has concentric circles with a horizontal line crossing the entire face and sides and is protrouding almot out of the rectangular body. On the right are circular control dials, one large with small numbers, centrally located above a smaller dial. Above the large dial is the word [CROSLEY] in embossed lettering.

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Object Timeline

-0001	We photographed this object.
1951	Work on this object began.
1993	We acquired this object.
2012	We photographed this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
2017	We exhibited this object.
2024	You found it!

Serenader Radio

This is a radio. It is dated 1951 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is molded plastic, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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

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Simplified radio music box in a rectangular shape with softened edges. It is made out of molded plastic, wood, and electronic components. On its left side is a round opening with a speaker grille. On its right top side is a beige tab, fastened in the photo, with the text “Lift to play music”. The music box is in a bright red color which contrasts with the beige tab. The lower right corner of the music player has an oval label with the text “Simple” in grey and “Music Player” in red. The object has two black rubber stoppers at the bottom.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D (without cord): 14.2 x 22 x 16 cm (5 9/16 x 8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Serenader Radio; USA; molded plastic, metal; H x W x D (without cord): 14.2 x 22 x 16 cm (5 9/16 x 8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of Barbara and Max Pine; 1993-133-35

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

The Conservation department has taken one photo of this object.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2Dy7r/
Accession Number 1993-133-35
Object ID 18643661