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1980

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1990

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1994

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RE 5500 Radio

This is a radio. It is dated ca. 1985 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is injection molded polystyrene plastic, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max and Barbara Pine.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 23.5 x 16.5 x 6.6cm (9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 5/8in.)

Cite this object as

RE 5500 Radio; Hong Kong; injection molded polystyrene plastic, metal; H x W x D: 23.5 x 16.5 x 6.6cm (9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 5/8in.); Gift of Max and Barbara Pine; 1994-59-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The World of Radio.

The Conservation department has taken one photo of this object.

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