Summary
Astor transistorised television receiver "Solid State 12" with 12 inch screen. Monochrome. Wood grained veneer on metal cabinet, with carrying handle and telescopic antenna. Made by Radio Corporation, a division of Electronic Industries. About 1957.
Physical Description
Rectangular box with brown wood grain veneer sides and long silver handle at top and two silver metal antennae to the right. Screen covers three quarters of front panel with dial on the right hand side. Beige plastic electrical cord attached to rear left hand side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr D. Dowe, by Dec 1988
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Manufacturer
Astor Electronics Pty Ltd (A Division of Electronic Industries Ltd), Victoria, Australia, 1956-1960
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Inscriptions
On front: 'ASTOR' On handle: 'SOLID STATE 12'
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Object Dimensions
401 mm (Width), 260 mm (Depth), 323 mm (Height)
Height includes handle upright. Height with handle flat: 295mm; Length of electrical cord: 2655mm with 60mm long plug.
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