Astor Aladdin electric radio receiver
1929

Astor Aladdin electric radio receiver
1929
- NFSA IDENMYH9B9
- TypeObjects
- MediumArtefact
- FormStill Image
- Year1929
The Aladdin Electric is a tuned frequency radio receiver, first marketed by Australian manufacturer Astor in 1929.
Tuned frequency radios featured multiple dials which each had to be adjusted to receive the desired signal.
Radio suppliers often sold branded notebooks for listeners to record the frequencies of their local stations.
The Aladdin Electric is a tuned frequency radio receiver, first marketed by Australian manufacturer Astor in 1929.
Tuned frequency radios featured multiple dials which each had to be adjusted to receive the desired signal.
Radio suppliers often sold branded notebooks for listeners to record the frequencies of their local stations.
- NFSA IDENMYH9B9
- TypeObjects
- MediumArtefact
- FormStill Image
- Year1929
Need to license this item? A/V professionals and researchers can shortlist licensing enquiries via our NFSA Pro catalogue search and membership.
Collections to explore



Radio 100



NFSA Presents: Inspired
Once Upon a Wireless
Start your own collection
A free Your Stuff account allows you to save, organise and share your favourite videos, audio and stories.



