Television/Broadcast Reciever
Manufacture Period: 1949/1950
Model: 600 Series
Victor Hugo Emerson created the Emerson Phonograph Co. in New York City in 1915. A few years later the company was led by Benjamin Abrams and Rudloph Kanarak, two phonograph and record salesmen who renamed the company Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp. They introduced the first radio-phonograph. They were one of the top companies and sold pocket size Peewee radios. In 1947, Emerson Radio & Phonograph created its first postwar product, a television set. They currently sell Microwaves, Toaster Ovens, Wine Coolers, Home Security, Health & Beauty, Clock Radios and more.
The Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation produced the 600 Series from 1949 to 1950 in New York. It was categorized as a television receiver or monitor. It was made from leather, canvas and plastic with a permanent magnet dynamic loudspeaker, VHF tuner and selenium rectifier. It provided channels 2 to 13. It also had a carry handle so users can move the device around easily. The television cost $169.95.
Manufactured in New York
On loan from Prof. Allan Thompson
Monday, February 13, 2023 in Media Museum
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