Radio Shack 28-225 "Science Fair 10 in 1 Junior Electronic Lab Kit"
date: label: date made
content: 1972
name: label: maker
content: Tandy Corporation
notes: label: Description (Brief)
content: A kit containing an electrical board constructed so that children may learn about radio science. Ten experiments are described in the enclosed booklet. Unit operates with one 1.5 V AA battery. Most components come mounted on the wood grain plastic base, and a package of wires is included. Components include an antenna coil, strap key, and a tuning dial.
label: Description (Brief)
content: Toys and project kits have been used to teach the basics of electrical science and technology since the 18th century. They reflect the state of the art at the time they are made, and give evidence of areas perceived to be at the forefront of knowledge. Made by the retail supplier Tandy and sold through their Radio Shack outlets and catalogs, this is a beginner’s level kit. The projects are limited and designed to lead students to more advanced project kits.
label: Location
content: Currently not on view
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content: Work and Industry: Electricity
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: 2022.0278.23
label: accession number
content: 2022.0278
label: catalog number
content: 2022.0278.23
objectType: label: Object Name
content: educational toy
physicalDescription: label: Measurements
content: unit: 2 1/4 in x 7 3/4 in x 4 7/8 in; 5.715 cm x 19.685 cm x 12.3825 cm
label: Measurements
content: package: 2 1/2 in x 8 3/4 in x 5 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 22.225 cm x 14.605 cm