a collection of 1: my vintage portable radio
I’m starting a collection. So far I’ve only got one item in said collection, but my intention is to expand. I found the pictured Best Ever portable radio at a flea market for just $5. It was the bright green “carrying case” that caught my eye, but I’ve since fallen in love with everything about my new purchase (including the box and the warranty). I have the radio and the box displayed as part of a vignette in my living room, but I think I might actually frame the warranty for the wall behind the table. I hadn’t originally intended to expand my collection of one, but then I saw this post on transistor radios over at Notcot, and I was inspired to find more. We’ve asked to see your collections before — have you started any new ones recently? –Erica P.
June 26th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Sweet. Does it work, or would trying it be sacrilege?
June 26th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I have an old Panasonic radio that was my grandmother’s displayed on the end of a long bookshelf near the entry of my apartment. It’s one of the first things people comment on when they come in. You have a real radio?!? is often a question
I totally share your enthusiasm.
June 27th, 2009 at 10:46 am
i’m all about living with less “stuff”…therefore, no new collections. i already own too many books and shoes as is.
June 29th, 2009 at 5:01 am
[...] 1) Radios are conversation pieces. Martha says: “I have an old Panasonic radio that was my grandmother’s displayed on the end of a long bookshelf near the entry of my apartment. It’s one of the first things people comment on when they come in. You have a real radio?!? is often a question.” See Erica’s “collection of one” here. [...]