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Gilfillan Brothers of Los Angeles "Lee De Forest Royale" home broadcast radio receiver, ca. 1930
Gilfillan Brothers1929/1931
History San José
San Jose, United States
This cathedral-style home broadcast radio receiver was produced by the "Lee de Forest Manufacturing Co." under license from Gilfillan in 1930. De Forest had just moved to Los Angeles, setting up a laboratory in Hollywood. The "midget Royale" was only 18 inches high and 16 inches wide, and was produced by more than one independent shop. This radio set belonged to Dr. and Mrs. de Forest.
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- Title: Gilfillan Brothers of Los Angeles "Lee De Forest Royale" home broadcast radio receiver, ca. 1930
- Creator: Gilfillan Brothers
- Date: 1929/1931
- Location: Los Angeles (Calif.)
- Physical Dimensions: 18 x 16 x 8 in.
- Provenance: Perham Collection of Early Electronics, History San José
- Type: physical object
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