Latest News
29-Dec-2009
Added database entries on four models that are not represented in catalog literature, including 4-A-37, 4-A-39, S-7396-2, S-7397-5.
21-May-2009
1954 radios added from the Spring-Summer 1954 Catalog.
19-May-2009
Added 1959 radios from a 1959 tri-fold brochure.
3-Apr-2009
Added radios from the Spring-Summer 1950 catalog.
6-Feb-2009
Added a Misc section for radio-related ads.
30-Jan-2009
1953 radios from the Spring-Summer catalog added.
26-Jan-2009
1940-41 Radio Catalog Slideshow added.
22-Jan-2009
1955 radios added.
21-Jan-2009
The new site is up and running, but I am still bug-checking and adding data..
1950 Radios
The radios pictured on this page come from the Spring-Summer 1950 catalog. The 1949 lineup was also carried over, but I am still lacking information to know which models were carried over for sure. It appears that the 4-A-78/79 was a new entry for Spring-Summer 1950, as was the Spectator portable.
4-A-62 "The Marlborough"
A mid-ranged console from 1949, apparently carried over to 1950. Note that the ad has no specific model number and is simply advertising any radio-phono (though the 4-A-62 is pictured).
4-A-78/4-A-79 "The Empire"
Listed as brand new in the Spring/Summer 1950 catalog, so perhaps a mid-season introduction. The Empire came in two colors, 4-A-78 for brown bakelite, 4-A-79 for white bakelite. A rather interesting, cute radio.
Unknown "The Spectator"
Brand new and beautiful! A small portable, original price $27.95, but marked down to $23.88 in this catalog. Model number is not present with the advertisement, if anyone has it, please contact me.