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Thin green wire coiled around a brown metal circular tube. A paper note is included with object that states, "Small highly efficiently radio coil developed by William P. Lear. These coils were far smaller than contemporary coils, and were used in the…

Large permanent magnetic round speaker contained in square wood box with metal mounting. "8517" is stamped on actual speaker. Black finish. There is a brown fabric covering behind a circular cutout for the front of the speaker.

Control unit constructed out of black metal with cream colored etched lettering. There are two circular black knobs on either side of the object, as well as one at the base. There are two black dial knobs on the front of object, one with "lift to…

Dial constructed out of black metal in the shape of a rectangular prism. The dial is beneath circular glass and has white lettering. There is a painted silver band around the middle circumference of the object. The back portion has dial knob and an…

Portable radio receiver in luggage-like case, worn yellow fabric along top and sides. Face of receiver at top with black dials and brown leather handle across. Small door opens at back. Label at front top center with the information: "The Pilots…

Lear Avia Learadio constructed out of tan yellow wooden casing with two white dials on the front, along with a tan mesh fabric portion for the speaker. Marks: "Learadio." Part/serial number: "Model 565."

Lightbulb display panel designed out of gray metal. The object is a large gray box with 5 compartments aligned in a row each housing a lightbulb. The base of the lightbulbs are black plastic and a few of them have an orange and black label with the…

Modern Plastics Competition Award, 1938. A piece, likely a label or plate, is missing from the front. Metal loop on reverse.

Radio receiver constructed out of a metal case covered in brown and tan tweed leatherette fabric with 5 brown stripes. Circular speaker opening covered with brown mesh. Leather handle at top is detached. Black metal face with red and green Broadcast…

Identification badge used by Frederick W. Nette, an engineer with Lear Avia Inc., at the National Metal Congress, circa 1939-1945. The paper badge is enclosed in a clear plastic cover and has a metal safety pin back.Printed on front: "National Metal…