Television [Ultimate-EKCO]

Object detail

Accession number

2003.59

Maker

Ultimate-Ekco New Zealand Company Limited

Production period

1960s

Description

Portable 11" screen television, transistorized, model Ultimate-EKCO, 260mm screen with silver surround, maroon coloured case with black, plastic, carry handle with chrome attachments at either end. Controls in front right hand side with a circular channel dial at the top and two black knobs at the base. Unit has two aerials that fold down and extend. Unit has a white electrical plug that is wrapped around two hooks on the back. Serial No. 506191.

Marks

Ultimate Ekco Maker's Plate
Courier/ All Transistor Printed
Ultimate Ekco Maker's Plate
Courier/ All Transistor Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Ultimate-Ekco New Zealand Company Limited. Circa 1960s. Television [Ultimate-EKCO], 2003.59. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Television Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Production place

Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology

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