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RCS 9 Receiver

This is a Receiver. It was designed by Dieter Rams and manufactured by Braun AG. We acquired it in 1986. Its medium is plastic, glass, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor. 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: 20.2 x 56.7 x 28 cm (7 15/16 x 22 5/16 x 11 in.)

Cite this object as

RCS 9 Receiver; Designed by Dieter Rams (German, b. 1932); Manufactured by Braun AG (Germany); plastic, glass, metal; Overall: 20.2 x 56.7 x 28 cm (7 15/16 x 22 5/16 x 11 in.); Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor; 1986-99-12

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