Polar White Emerson 'Patriot' 400 Catalin Radio - Bel Geddes Design

Great Polar White Catalin Emerson 'Patriot' by Industrial Designer Bel Geddes

Ref: RA882

Polar White Catalin Art Deco Emerson 'Patriot' Radio model FC-400 designed in 1940 by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes. With war looming over Europe and becoming an increasing threat to the USA, this radio's theme struck a chord with American radio buyers, who turned it into a best seller for Emerson.  Bel Geddes sought to promote American technology, industry, and identity, through the use of the stars-and-stripes design of the radio. This "Patriot" design in turn helped bolster national pride during the difficult years of the Great Depression.

The bright white Catalin cabinet has been cut/polished back to its original factory color by me and has a beautiful gloss. Radio cabinet is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips, burn or repairs. This model's fragile tenite/plastic grill, which is prone to deterioration, is original and in beautiful condition showing only a mild signs of age. Blue plastic 'Star' knobs and matching handle, Emerson decal and dial plastic are correct replacements. Radio has small scratches, scuffs consistent with age + use of set. This radio is an absolutely beautiful example of this model and would make a fantastic addition to a radio collection.

Radio measures approximately: 10.75" wide by 7.25" high by 5.50" deep. This set is sold "as-is + untested", the chassis seems complete; cord is cut. Set is being sold as a "non-working" vintage electronic device that should be gone over by a qualified technician prior to use.