Manufactured by
AIWA, Japanese, founded 1951
Used by
Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
Date
ca. 1990
Medium
plastic and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (11.4 × 8.9 × 3.8 cm)
Description
A black, portable, tape recorder with a missing battery compartment cover on the backside. Front facing, the make [AIWA] is printed in gold lettering at the top. The white lettering identifying the function of the buttons are still visible, while the gold lettering is fading. There are several buttons, including for [FM/AM], [SUPER BASS], and [PRESET/CLOCK], and three chrome buttons the left side. At the bottom, [DOLBY B NR / FOR PLAYBACK ONLY / SUPER BASS] is printed in small, white lettering. On the backside, there are manufactured holes to install a clip to carry the tape recorder. At the bottom is the informative label.
The AIWA HS-J470 tape recorder was used by Ray Barretto.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Movement
Nuyorican Movement
Type
tape recorder
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
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
A2020.52.1.5
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5739a5ae0-a67c-4514-8993-19b93b872f78

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