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Philips Philetta radio

Front view of a Philips Philetta radio showing the frequency chart along with two dials at the top and the on/off and frequency selector switches towards the side. Side view of a Philips Philetta radio showing a socket on the otherwise plain side along with the grill on the rear. Top view of a Philips Philetta radio, on its rear, showing the handle folded down at the top and the two dials towards the front. Underside view of a Philips Philetta radio showing the plain underside with two moulded strip feet at the edges.
Front view of a Philips Philetta radio showing the frequency chart along with two dials at the top and the on/off and frequency selector switches towards the side. Side view of a Philips Philetta radio showing a socket on the otherwise plain side along with the grill on the rear. Top view of a Philips Philetta radio, on its rear, showing the handle folded down at the top and the two dials towards the front. Underside view of a Philips Philetta radio showing the plain underside with two moulded strip feet at the edges.

Classification

Description

A battery operated rectangular Philips 'Philetta' radio circa 1950s, made from blue and cream ABS with a black carrying handle.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Philips

Inscriptions

"Philetta By Phillips. Battery operated"

Object number

AIBDC : 0_2186

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Method

injection moulded
body

Material

plastic
ABS body
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
metal
Dimensions
Width
230mm
Height
150mm
Depth
70mm

Colour

blue
turquoise
cream