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In 1940, with the question of U. S. involvement in World War II on everyone's mind, Emerson Radio and Phonograph Company began producing the "Patriot" line of radios. Created by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes, the Patriot came in a variety of red, white, and blue color combinations. The radio cabinet is made of catalin, a type of plastic similar to bakelite. Patriots retailed for $24.95. This radio belonged to the Carl Smith family of Fayetteville. For more information about the Patriot and other technological marvels from days gone by, visit Mike Schultz's excellent website, Reverse Time. To learn more about the history of communication, come explore our newest exhibit, Tech-Knowledge-Gee! You can tap out Morse code on a telegraph key, see what it’s like to crank or dial a telephone, operate a telephone switchboard and a radio disc jockey’s control panel, and select vintage 1950s television shows to watch. Donated
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