Television receiver, Philco Model 48-2500, c. 1948
Description
The television utilizes a 29 tube chassis and a Schmidt optical system. The optics consist of a large barrel containing the projection CRT, a spherical mirror, and corrective lens. The viewing screen can be folded up or down.
Historical Note
Early television receivers had small screens to accommodate limited signal resolution. Receivers such as this Philco model used lenses and mirrors to project the image onto a larger surface.
Accession number
1986.052.0040
Artist(s) / maker(s)
Philco
Material
Glass, plastic, wood
Dimensions (in.)
34 x 40 x 24
Donor credit
Gift of Gale I. Dinces
Location
Not currently on view
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