Subject:

Zworykin, V. K (Vladimir Kosma) 1889-1982  Search this

Birt, Mildred  Search this

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company  Search this

Type:

Black-and-white photographs

Date:

1934

1929

Summary:

Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (1889-1982), a Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company research engineer, is shown demonstrating his new cathode ray television set which can entertain large groups instead of one or two spectators. Miss Mildred Birt is the interested watcher. The broadcast images are projected on a mirror on the top of the cabinet making it possible for many to watch.

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2010-1667

Repository Loc.:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Topic:

Television  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2010-1667]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

Copyright Not Evaluated

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_289412