Television Set
On April 22, 1948 WTVR-TV, the south’s first television station, signed on the air. Located on West Broad Street in Richmond, the station’s broadcasting tower, sitting at 1,049 feet above sea level, soon became a local landmark. In 1990, the original building was greatly expanded and modernized with larger news rooms, studio, and technology upgrades.Philco, the Philadelphia Storage Battery Company, was a pioneer in early battery, radio, and television production as well as a former employer of Philo Farnsworth, inventor of the cathode ray tube television. Philco began marketing televisions in 1947 with its first consumer television set, the 1948 table Model 48-1000. This set had a 10 inch screen and sold for $395.
Philadelphia Battery Company(? – ?)
Philadelphia Battery Company (Philco) was a pioneering American electronics manufacturer renowned for its iconic radios and televisions from the 1920s-60s. A leader in battery technology & early broadcasting, Philco shaped mid-century design and home entertainment.
The Valentine(Richmond, United States of America)
Explore Richmond's rich history at The Valentine! Discover captivating exhibits, walking tours & the Wickham House – a National Historic Landmark. Uncover 'Richmond Stories' and connect with the past.
作品詳細
- 作品名: Television Set
- 作家: Philadelphia Battery Company
- 技法: Landscape
- 著作権の状態: 著作権保護対象
- 展示場所: The Valentine
- 動勢: Retro
- コーパスの文脈: reflecting a period of change , consumer culture era
- キーワード: brown and gold tv , television history , vintage television
- 色相: Yellow-Green Range
- 知覚輝度: bright

