Art of the Airwaves: Portable Radios

Step back into the golden age of broadcast with this vibrant showcase of sleek, stylish and sometimes surprising portable radio designs from the 1940s through the 1960s. Featuring compact masterpieces that span the transition from tubes to transistors, this exhibition celebrates the ingenuity of American designers during the height of radio's popularity. Drawn from museum founder Mark Hilbert’s acclaimed collection of American plastic shelf radios, these portable gems offer a nostalgic look at the intersection of technology, design and everyday life.

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