"Freeplay" Radio
Designed by Trevor Baylis, English, born 1937. Made by BayGen Power Industries, Cape Town, South Africa, 1995 - present.
Geography:
Made in South Africa, Africa
Date:
Designed 1993Medium:
ABS plasticDimensions:
8 x 8 x 11 1/2inches (20.3 x 20.3 x 29.2cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1998-111-1Credit Line:
Gift of BayGen Power Europe, 1998
Made in South Africa, Africa
Date:
Designed 1993Medium:
ABS plasticDimensions:
8 x 8 x 11 1/2inches (20.3 x 20.3 x 29.2cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1998-111-1Credit Line:
Gift of BayGen Power Europe, 1998
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Eliminating the need for electricity or batteries, BayGen's "Freeplay" radio is equipped with two alternative energy supplies. Winding it will power the radio for an hour; placed in direct sunlight, the radio runs exclusively from solar power.
