![This is a black, rectangular, upright radio with rounded corners. On the front, its lower three-quaters are perforated with circular holes for square speaker. Above the speaker on the left side is a small white logo that says [ROSS] in capital letters. The top control panel has seven buttons: three orange, two pink, one yellow and one larger white button. On the top left corner is a metal antenna. There is a black front panel (closed in photograph) which flips up to reveal additional colored control buttons, dials and switches.]( https://images.collection.cooperhewitt.org/43877_529486a9125934c7_b.jpg
"RE 5500 Radio")
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RE 5500 Radio
This is a radio. It is dated ca. 1985 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is injection molded polystyrene 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 Max and Barbara Pine.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 23.5 x 16.5 x 6.6cm (9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 5/8in.)
Cite this object as
RE 5500 Radio; Hong Kong; injection molded polystyrene plastic, metal; H x W x D: 23.5 x 16.5 x 6.6cm (9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 5/8in.); Gift of Max and Barbara Pine; 1994-59-1
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The World of Radio.
