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This object is on display in World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AVIONICS-Communication

Manufacturer

Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. Inc.

Physical Description

O.d. wooden box; with adjustable antenna; condenser, vibrator; Signal Corps, U.S. Army, 1918.

Dimensions

3-D: 20.5 x 18.4 x 15.9cm (8 1/16 x 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)

Materials

Wood
Unknown Composite (Likely Phenolic Resin)
Paint
Copper
Natural Fabric
Glass
Brass
Steel
Synthetic Rubber
Plastic
Cadmium
Paper
Ink
Adhesive

Inventory Number

A19840821000

Credit Line

Gift of John W. Hartman

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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