Manufactured by
Univox, American, founded 1960
Used by
King, Angelo T., American, born 1959
Date
1970s
Medium
wood, synthetic fiber, plastic and mesh
Dimensions
H x W x D: 59 3/4 x 16 x 12 in. (151.8 x 40.6 x 30.5 cm)
Description
A speaker narrow and tall, rectangular in shape, painted black and covered in a synthetic fabric. The front of the speaker has sides that angle inward and are covered in synthetic fabric. The middle is covered in mesh and four speaker components can be seen beneath. The top of the front has a logo in white text that reads: [UNIVOX.]. The proper left side of the speaker has two handles and the proper right side of the speaker does not have anything on it. Both are covered in synthetic fabric. The back of the speaker is not covered in synthetic fabric and is painted black and has an outlet at its bottom.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Musical Instruments
Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
Type
loudspeakers
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Angelo T. King / The Original DJ Tony Tone AKA Tony Crush of The Cold Crush Brothers
Object number
2012.47.10.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f97dcb46-08b9-4763-a28d-ea590eea25ff

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