Crosley Reado Radio Printer, 1938-1940
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From 1938-1940, the Detroit News experimented with a domestic radio-facsimile subscription service. Customers hooked their radio up to this device, which then electrostatically formed images and text on paper. The idea was revolutionary--printed news delivered straight into the home. The process was slow, however, and signal reception unreliable outside of a several mile range surrounding the transmission tower.
From 1938-1940, the Detroit News experimented with a domestic radio-facsimile subscription service. Customers hooked their radio up to this device, which then electrostatically formed images and text on paper. The idea was revolutionary--printed news delivered straight into the home. The process was slow, however, and signal reception unreliable outside of a several mile range surrounding the transmission tower.
Artifact
Printer (Output device)
Date Made
1938-1940
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
44.68.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Detroit News.
Material
Cadmium
Copper alloy
Iron alloy
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Plating (Metal coating)
Dimensions
Height: 11.375 in
Width: 15.625 in
Length: 14.25 in
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