Item HT 98 Radio - Phillips, circa 1950s

Summary

Alternative Name(s): Mantle Radio

Radio made by Phillips, it was purchased by the Dereani family in Trieste, Italy circa 1950s. Georgia Dereani, her husband and infant son immigrated to Australia from Trieste, Italy, in 1955. They spent the first five years of their lives in Victoria at Bonegilla Migrant Camp. Georgina and her husband became staff members at Bonegilla and were allocated private accommodation, which Georgina went to great lengths to make comfortable, purchasing many household items around Albury, NSW. Attilio and Georgia Dereani share a great passion for music, particularly classical music. Attilio would write songs in Italian and Georgia would sing. They would often share meals with other staff members at Bonegilla in order to listen to and discuss music.

Italian made Philips in rather sad condition. It appears to be complete except for its loudspeaker. The veneered cabinet looks like it has suffered water damage. Circa 1947.

Physical Description

Radio with wooden frame. The speaker is on the right hand side, and the tuner information and dials are on the right hand side, two of the dials are missing. It appears to be complete except for its loudspeaker. The veneered cabinet looks like it has suffered water damage.