Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 (Television)
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Caption
Catherine Winkler American, 1906–1989; Severin Jonnaffen American, 1913–1998; Richard Whipple American, 1916–1964. Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 (Television), Designed 1958. Plastic, brass, wood, Overall: 44 3/4 x 25 x 21 in. (113.7 x 63.5 x 53.3 cm) TV Screen: 17 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (45.1 x 57.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1998.44. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1998.44_transp3221.jpg)
Designers
Manufacturer
Title
Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 (Television)
Date
Designed 1958
Geography
Place manufactured: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium
Plastic, brass, wood
Classification
Dimensions
Overall: 44 3/4 x 25 x 21 in. (113.7 x 63.5 x 53.3 cm) TV Screen: 17 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (45.1 x 57.2 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscribed on top edge of screen in center, impressed letters painted black: "SAFETY / GLASS" superimposed on shield
Markings
Marked on bottom of screen in center, impressed letters painted white, in script: "Predicta" (paint worn) On front of stand above three picture quality dials, printed gold letters outlined in black: "PHILCO"
Credit Line
H. Randolph Lever Fund
Accession Number
1998.44
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
Is this a television?
Yes, it is. It's a 1958 model of a Philco television with a stand. It was actively used, before coming to us, as you might be able to tell from the minor signs of usage here and there.The Pedestal cabinet that the TV rests atop was designed by Catherine Winkler, Severin Jonnaffen, and Richard Whipple. Philco patented the design in 1958.In what year was this TV made?
This is "Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654 television designed by Catherine Winkler and Richard Whipple in 1958.Tell me more.
This television was designed by Catherine Winkler, Richard Whipple, and Severin Jonnaffen for the Philco Corporation in 1958. It's known as the Predicta Line Pedestal, Model 4654. The mount is made from brass and wood and plastic and the screen is covered in safety glass.Thank you!
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