Plaque/First Production of 8 Track Player, William Lear, 1968

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Identifier2000-06-20_object_189Parts2000-06-20_object_189_012000-06-20_object_189_022000-06-20_object_189_032000-06-20_object_189_042000-06-20_object_189_052000-06-20_object_189_062000-06-20_object_189_07Accession Number2000-6-20Catalog Number2000-6-20/189Object NamePlaqueDescriptionPlaque constructed out of a tan wood base. On the top of the base is a dark brown wood with a golden metal 8 track player. There is a golden colored plate adhered to the base that has the text, "In recognition and gratitude by the employees of Lear Jet Stereo Division. This first production of the original 8 track tape cartridge player with integrated radio and the first production of the 8 track cartridge mounted as a permanent momento is presented to William P. Lear Sr., the inventor of the 8 track stereo tape cartridge system and founder of a new industry, June 22, 1968" etched into the surface.MaterialWoodMetalPaintPlasticManufacturerLear Stereo Division, Inc.Date1968DimensionsH: 10.5 in/W: 12 in/D: 12 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyright

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Plaque/First Production of 8 Track Player, William Lear, 1968