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TS 502 Portable Radio Radio
This is a radio. It was designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Brionvega, S.p.A.. It is dated 1963 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is plastic (abs), chrome-plated metal, electronic components. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
In 1964, the technology of battery-powered transistors gave designers Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso an opportunity to rethink the radio. When its components are closed, the controls of the Brionvega are concealied within a sporty red box. (Design for Life, 1997-98)
					
			This object was 
					
			
				donated by
			
			Barbara G. Pine and Max Pine.
					
									It is credited Gift of Max and Barbara Pine.
						
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Its dimensions are
H x W x D (open): 13 x 33 x 16.5 cm (5 1/8 x 13 x 6 1/2 in.) H x W x D (closed): 13 x 22.5 x 13 cm (5 1/8 x 8 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
It has the following markings
Molded on back of battery compartment door: "BRIONVEGA/ ts 502/ MADE IN ITALY"
Cite this object as
TS 502 Portable Radio Radio; Designed by Richard Sapper (German, 1932 - 2015), Marco Zanuso (Italian, 1916 – 2001); Manufactured by Brionvega, S.p.A. (Italy); Italy; plastic (abs), chrome-plated metal, electronic components; H x W x D (open): 13 x 33 x 16.5 cm (5 1/8 x 13 x 6 1/2 in.) H x W x D (closed): 13 x 22.5 x 13 cm (5 1/8 x 8 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Max and Barbara Pine; 1994-59-3
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibitions Energizing the Everyday: Gifts From the George R. Kravis II Collection and IDEO Selects: Works from the Permanent Collection.