1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios
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Specialty Vacuum Tube Radios During the Postwar
Specialty Vacuum Tube Radios During the Postwar
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1951-52 National Hospital Radio Service 1583W
Hospital Coin Operated Radio (Modified Majestic 5LA50/60)
Hospital Coin Operated Radio (Modified Majestic 5LA50/60)
Research found that radio entertainment helps in patient's convalescence. Coin operated radios were made available. This model used a modified Majestic chassis that added a coin box, timing mechanism and internal volume limiter. A pillow speaker was used to promote privacy and personal listening comfort. 1 to 5 dimes can be used providing 1 hour play time/dime. The on-off switch on the volume control can stop the timer so one can listen another time without wasting the remaining time from the dime deposit.
Coin box not only collects dimes but locks the back cover to prevent tampering.
Left National Hospital Radio Service radio and Right a pre war Majestic 5T10. Majestic used this same cabinet early in the post war with upgrades in circuitry.
The Pillow Speaker has a convenient storage which doubles as a speaker stand.
1949 Mitchell 1251 (Lullaby Bed Lamp Radio)
Mitchell Manufacturing Co, Chicago IL
Mitchell Manufacturing Co, Chicago IL
Hang over the bed and comes with reading light. Hanging brackets are mounted behind radio shown.
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