A Radio Postcard Journey - 50

Postcard Unveils Early Vision of Sound Control. A recently received postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century imaginings of sound technology. The image on the card, by artist Giulio Paolini, is part of a 1984 release by Italian broadcaster RAI and marketed by PosteItaliane. Sent via the Postcrossing forum by Isabetta from Italy, the card also depicts a radio valve housed in the RADIO AND TELEVISION MUSEUM OF TURIN.

Intriguingly, the postcard features a quote from Giuseppe Antonio Borgese, written in 1929, which eerily foreshadows modern audio control. Borgese mused, "Let us be slaves of time, servants of sounds, carried away by sound waves..... one can imagine that one day sounds will be controlled by us like light, with a small device for each room."

His vision extends to imagining "the little black button: darkness of sounds, astral silence: the little white button: irruptions of all the sounds of the universe." This poetic excerpt highlights a long-held fascination with manipulating and commanding audio, a reality now commonplace with devices at our fingertips. The postcard serves as a unique intersection of art, history, and a prescient understanding of future technology.

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A Radio Postcard Journey - 49

Werben's Broadcasting Museum Featured on Postcard Hanseatic City of Werben, Germany. A recently received postcard offers a glimpse into the rich history of broadcasting, showcasing the exhibits of the Broadcasting Museum (Rundfunkmuseum) located in the historic Hanseatic city of Werben.

The postcard, sent by Lutz In golf Peters from Germany through the Postcrossing initiative, features a collage of images. Prominently displayed are numerous vintage radios, including classic valve radio sets, which were instrumental in the early days of radio transmission.

The postcard itself was produced by Milan Bold, with the photographs captured by Rudiger Haase. The images provide a visual tour of the museum, highlighting the evolution of radio technology over the decades.

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A Radio Postcard Journey - 6

Check out this blast from the past! 📻 This is a Philips BX453A radio, made in Belgium around 1955/56. It's a superheterodyne receiver with AM, LW, and SW bands – talk about a world traveler! Notice the dial with city names? It's a reminder of a time when radio was the main source of news and entertainment.

I love the Bakelite case and those push buttons. It weighs a hefty 15 pounds! Can you imagine having this beauty in your living room back in the day?

Thanks to Irmgard in Germany for sending me this postcard printed by Zazzle.

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