Tape Recorder (Webcor)

Object detail

Accession number

F13.2001

Maker

Webster-Chicago

Production period

1960s

Description

Webcor reel to reel tape recorder, 4 track - Webcor "Squire." Model No.Ep2457-1, Serial No.6361, 4-track stereo. Case is wooden with silver coloured fabric lining, removable lid, carry handle and removable speaks on either side. Main recording mechanism at the top. On lower half is control panel with various knobs, switches and jacks.
The speakers originally clipped on to the recorder box, but the clip arrangement appears to be missing.
Bulgin is the type of plug {manufacturer} on the speaker wires.

Marks

WEBCOR / 4 TRACK SQUIRE STEREO Printed
WEBCOR / LICENSED UNDER ARMOUR PATENTS / MODEL NO. EP2457-1 SERIAL NO. 6361 / WEBCOR, INC. CHICAGO 39.ILLINOIS, U.S.A. Maker's Plate
WEBCOR / Stereophonic / TAPE RECORDER Sticker

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Textile
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Webster-Chicago. 1964. Tape Recorder (Webcor), F13.2001. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Recorder, Audio Recorder, Audio Tape Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Audio equipment Wood Gas Musical instrument accessory Machine Electronic instrument Hardwood Communication Device Loudspeaker

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Thank you for your comment Tony, we have confirmed this and updated the record.

- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 3 years ago.

Google search on WEBCOR MODEL NO. EP2457-1 tape recorder seems to indicate it was made in 1964 not 1950

- Tony Rigden posted 3 years ago.

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