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
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ba7f9e16-0343-4146-9169-67084b22084d

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