McMichael 512R television and radio receiver

Made:
circa 1951 in Slough
maker:
McMichael Limited

McMichael 512R 12" monochrome television and radio receiver, on 'Queen Anne' style legs, 1951.

This receiver cost £109 six shillings and eleven pence when new and was designed to look more like a piece of furniture than a television set. It stood on ‘Queen Anne’ style legs and had doors that closed across the screen when it was not being watched.

Details

Category:
Television
Object Number:
1983-1163
Materials:
wood (unidentified), glass, electronic components and mahogany veneer
Measurements:
overall (on legs): 1130 mm x 500 mm x 460 mm, 40kg
type:
television receiver
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford