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Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 for Old Car Festival.

Homemade Crystal Radio Receiver, circa 1920

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THF156719 / Homemade Crystal Radio Receiver, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Crystal set (Radio)

Date Made

circa 1920

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.428.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Bakelite (TM)
Copper alloy
Crystal (Material by Form)
Galena
Imitation leather
Nickel (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 11.25 in

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