aerial wire for use with home broacast receivers, 1920-1940
- Made:
- 1920-1940 in Stalybridge
Box of special aerial wire for use with home broadcast receivers, manufactured by Aerialite Limited, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, 1920-1940
In the 1920s homes with a crystal radio set could be identified by the aerial wire strung up outside.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 2014-80
- Materials:
- textile, copper (alloy) and cardboard
- Measurements:
-
box: 35 mm x 145 mm x 145 mm, 180 g
wire: 30 mm x 113 mm diameter
- type:
- wire
- credit:
- Unknown Source