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Turntable (Germany), 1955

This is a Turntable. It was manufactured by Braun AG. It is dated 1955 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is maple wood, plastic, glass, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Patricia Pastor and Barry Friedman. It is credited Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.

  • Tischsuper Radio
  • metal, beech wood, plastic, electronic components.
  • Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
  • 1986-99-11

Its dimensions are

Overall: 31.2 x 94.7 x 36.6 cm (12 5/16 x 37 5/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Turntable (Germany), 1955; Manufactured by Braun AG (Germany); maple wood, plastic, glass, metal; Overall: 31.2 x 94.7 x 36.6 cm (12 5/16 x 37 5/16 x 14 7/16 in.); Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor; 1986-99-10

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