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SG Brown Headphones, Type F, for Crystal Radio; S. G. Brown Ltd; c1920; 2024.1932

Name/TitleSG Brown Headphones, Type F, for Crystal Radio

About this object S G Brown Type F headphones were designed in the early 1920s for use with crystal radio sets, although they were later employed with many other vintage radios including the later valve radios.

MakerS. G. Brown Ltd

Date Madec1920

Place MadeLondon, England

Medium and MaterialsMetal Headband, metal and Bakelite Earpieces, material covered cord.

Inscription and Marks"S.G. BROWN LTD, LONDON W, TYPE F, PAT APL for 2000" stamped on back of earpiece
"Type Approved By Post Master General" ," BBC" stamped on headband

Measurements20cm x 20cm

Object TypeRadio Headphones

Object number2024.1932