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.
Об этом произведении
- Название: Television Set
- Художник: Philadelphia Battery Company
- Формат: Landscape
- Правовой статус: Объект авторского права
- Местонахождение: The Valentine
- Динамика: Retro
- Контекст корпуса: reflecting a period of change , consumer culture era
- Ключевые слова: brown and gold tv , television history , vintage television
- Цветовой тон: Golden Yellow Range
- Воспринимаемая яркость: bright

