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Described by Fortune magazine in 1936 as “the gaudy brother of somber Bakelite,” Catalin, the trade name for a cast-phenolic plastic made in a variety of brilliant colors, was first used to make smaller items such as bracelets, chess pieces, and buckles. By mixing and matching the bright and lustrous range of Catalin colors, designers including Walter Dorwin Teague (1883–1960) and Norman Bel Geddes (1893–1958) created radio cases that embodied progress and optimism during the Great Depression. Made from the mid-1930s through the late 1940s, Catalin radios are colorful, visually expressive examples of modern styling and industrial design. Now highly sought after by collectors, these radios exhibit influences of Art Deco and combine art and style with functional objects. Radio courtesy of Jaime Arbona. "On the Radio" is on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. http://bit.ly/RadioSFO
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Described by Fortune magazine in 1936 as “the gaudy brother of somber Bakelite,” Catalin, the trade name for a cast-phenolic plastic made in a variety of brilliant colors, was first used to make smaller items such as bracelets, chess pieces, and buckles.
This image was posted on May 10, 2018.
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Described by Fortune magazine in 1936 as “the gaudy brother of somber Bakelite,” Catalin, the trade name for a cast-phenolic plastic made in a variety of brilliant colors, was first used to make smaller items such as bracelets, chess pieces, and buckles.
This image was posted on May 10, 2018.
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Molded plastics allowed for innovative and modern styling in radio design.
This image was posted on April 17, 2018.
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The Remler Company manufactured radio receivers in downtown San Francisco for more than three decades.
This image was posted on May 01, 2018.
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Think back to a time when families would gather around the radio to hear the news, weather, and their favorite radio programs.
This image was posted on May 14, 2018.
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Bakelite was the first plastic used to make radio cases, allowing for sleek, modern designs not possible with wooden construction.
This image was posted on April 12, 2018.
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From picnics in the park, to outings at the beach or simply relaxing in the backyard, portable radios brought the style and excitement of radio technology outdoors.
This image was posted on June 14, 2018.
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