Designer
Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904–1988)American, 1904–1988
ManufacturerManufactured by
Zenith Radio Company, American (American, established 1923)American, established 1923
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Radio Nurse
DateDesigned 1937, manufactured 1937–42
MediumBakelite, metal, and enamel
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 × 6 3/4 × 6 1/4 in. (21 × 17.1 × 15.9 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Decorative Arts Subcommittee in honor and memory of Peter C. Marzio
Object number2011.606
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 7 July 2012 - 2 January 2013.
“Recent Accessions in Design,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April18–August 10, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Raised on the backside: ZENITH / RADIO SOS NURSE / DESIGN BY NOGUCHI / PATENT APPLIED FOR / 117 VOLTS -50/60 CYCLE-25 WATTS / ZENITH RADIO CORP., CHICAGO
Printed two yellow labels on the cord: UNDERWRITERS / LABORATORIES L[?] / INSP. CORD E-86 / DIAMOND
Raised on plug, on surface between prongs: 23 C [or G]
Printed two yellow labels on the cord: UNDERWRITERS / LABORATORIES L[?] / INSP. CORD E-86 / DIAMOND
Raised on plug, on surface between prongs: 23 C [or G]
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