- Manufactured by
- Magnavox, American, founded 1917
- Used by
- Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
- Date
- 1980s - 1990s
- Medium
- plastic and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (19.1 × 12.1 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- A black, portable radio with small areas of corrosion and paint missing from the speaker. Front facing, the model [D1835] is printed in blacktext over a red background. Directly to the right, [MAGNAVOX] is printed in silver. On the top, there is a chrome antenna with a red rim, tucked away. A map of the world is printed with time zones along with the radio frequencies On the backside is a [RADIO FREQUENCY TABLE] along with the electronic identifying ticket.
- The Magnavox short wave radio was purchased ca. late 1980's or early 1990's by Ray Barretto.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment
- Movement
- Nuyorican Movement
- Type
- portable radio
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brandy and Chris Barretto, in memory of Ray Barretto
- Object number
- A2020.52.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




