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Isamu Noguchi Radio Nurse and Ear

Creator: Isamu Noguchi
Offered by: TFTM

Description
Noguchi Radio Nurse and Ear 1937. The Radio Nurse was the first electronic baby monitor. Manufactured by the Zenith Radio Corporation, it went on sale in 1938. The product was developed by Zenith executive Eugene F. McDonald, and designed by Japanese-American sculptor and product designer Isamu Noguchi. Although the product was manufactured for only a few years, it has been acclaimed for its design. It is is in many museum collections such as The Met, MOMA, LACMA, The Noguchi Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art Collection, Yale University Art Gallery, San Francisco Museum of Art, V & A, and others.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	catalogue
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bakelite, metal
Condition:	Good. Beautiful example
Creation Date:	1937
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern, Industrial
Patterns:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	INRNE
Incollect Reference #:	702846

Dimensions

W.	6.75 in;	H.	8.25 in;	D.	6 in;	H.2.	6.25 in;
W.	17.15 cm;	H.	20.96 cm;	D.	15.24 cm;	H.2.	15.88 cm;

Closed W.	4.25 in;
Closed W.	10.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

TFTM (Thanks For The Memories) features original 20th century modern art, furnishings and design. GALLERY: 8319 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90069 United States p: 323.852.9407 e: contact@tftmmelrose.com