John Vassos
Portable Phonograph, RCA Victor Special, Model M

Portable Phonograph, RCA Victor Special, Model M

Public Domain

Portable Phonograph, RCA Victor Special, Model M
DesignerAmerican, born Romania, 1898–1985
DesignerAmerican, 1887–1975
DesignerAmerican, 1892–1983
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1901
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Portable Phonograph, RCA Victor Special, Model M
Datec. 1935
MediumAluminum, chromed steel, and flocking
DimensionsOverall (Closed): 8 × 16 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (20.3 × 41.9 × 44.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Jeffrey A. Shankman
Object number2002.3545
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
On view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
Provenance[Alan Moss, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2002.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "American Modern: 1920's and 30's Design" at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, March 15 to July 20, 2003.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Metal stamped label on the front: "RCA Victor Special"
Stamped on the back hinge twice: "284"

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