Television Set [GR]

Maker and role
Dominion Radio and Electric Corporation Limited, Manufacturer
 Production date
1963

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Accession number
1985.65.1
Maker
Dominion Radio and Electric Corporation Limited
Production period
1960s
Description
23" television, manufactured by DRECO for Group Rentals, branded GR. Black and white, rectangular, wood patterned, brown formica casing. Brown, flat particle-board backing (missing). White plastic flex and plug attached at back. Speaker in front, under tube, covered with stripe pale fabric. 'Stoney' patterned white and grey plastic around tube, also gold and black trim. "GR" plate on speaker. Channel, tone, Off-On-Volume, contrast and brightness knobs on right side: Horizontal and vertical hold knobs on back.
Manufacturer: Dreco, sold as "GR" for this company's marketing purpose. Valve technology.
Marks
GR Logo
Manufactured by DOMINION RADIO AND / ELECTRICAL CORP. Ltd, OTAHUHU AUCKLAND / NZ 56-173 Maker's Mark
OT527936 Sticker
Media/Materials
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Glass
Credit Line
Dominion Radio and Electric Corporation Limited. 1963. Television Set [GR], 1985.65.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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