Classification
Description
A Portadyne transistor radio with a grill front and round dial. This large radio, made by Dynaport Radio and Television Ltd for Portadyne, has a rounded edge and is covered in a patterned textured PVC. The dial has an injection moulded polystyrene cover. This object was featured in the Ten Most Wanted research project: http://10most.org.uk/artefact/portadyne-transistor-radio where additional information about it can be found.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Manufactured for
Inscriptions
mounted: "Portadyne Transistor" (front)
Object number
AIBDC : 0_2180
Date
1962 (probably)
Country
Method
Material
| wood | body |
| plastic | |
| PS | frequency dial cover |
| polystyrene | |
| PVC | covering |
| polyvinyl chloride | |
| plasticised polyvinyl chloride | |
| metal |
Dimensions
Width
270mm
Height
180mm
Depth
80mm
Colour
|
fawn
|