Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (1889-1982)

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Object Details

Subject
Zworykin, V. K (Vladimir Kosma) 1889-1982
Birt, Mildred
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
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
1934
1929
Local number
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2010-1667]
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Copyright Not Evaluated
Type
Black-and-white photographs
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Topic
Television
Record ID
siris_arc_289412
Metadata Usage (text)
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