GE Clock-Radio Vintage Magazine Ad 1940s Wake Up Music Syracuse NY Ephemera For Sale
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GE Clock-Radio Vintage Magazine Ad 1940s Wake Up Music Syracuse NY Ephemera: $18.05
Discover this captivating vintage advertisement for General Electric\'s innovative Clock-Radio, likely from the 1940s. The striking full-page ad features a vibrant illustration of a woman happily waking to music, promoting the idea of a \"Good Morning\" without the jarring sound of traditional alarms. It highlights the scientific benefits of waking to music, citing \"Charts of Brain Waves certified by Dr. Frederic Damrau\" which contrast the stress of jangling alarms with the soothing effect of music from the GE Clock-Radio.This nostalgic piece showcases several General Electric radio models, including the Model 60 Clock-Radio in rosewood, the Model 356 FM/AM radio, the portable Model 140, and the self-charging Model 260. The ad emphasizes \"natural color tone radios\" and provides a glimpse into mid-20th century consumer electronics and marketing. Originating from General Electric Co., Receiver Division, Electronics Park, Syracuse, N. Y., this historical ephemera offers a unique window into post-war American innovation and lifestyle, making it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of vintage electronics, advertising history, or mid-century design.
