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c. 1950s; The Dahlberg Co. - Minneapolis, MN
This example retains its matching Dahlberg pillow speaker and comes stored in …
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c. 1950s; The Dahlberg Co. - Minneapolis, MN
This example retains its matching Dahlberg pillow speaker and comes stored in a fitted carrying case, an uncommon configuration compared to wall-mount units.
This mid-century Dahlberg coin-op radio was produced for hotels, hospitals, and motels offering timed, private listening through the brand's signature pillow speaker. Housed in a glossy cream Bakelite shell with streamline detailing, the unit features the classic dome-top coin mechanism labeled "Deposit 1 to 5 Dimes", red dial and volume wheels, and a horizontal station readout typical of postwar commercial radios. When activated, the built-in timer powered the radio for a set period, sending sound exclusively through the small under-pillow transducer-an early solution for quiet, individualized audio in shared or sensitive environments. This piece may be a salesman sample radio given its carrying case.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 7ʺD × 11ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bakelite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- The plastics display expected surface wear from age and use, and the case shows patina to its hardware and covering. The plastics display expected surface wear from age and use, and the case shows patina to its hardware and covering. less
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