'Barcelona' Blue Spot (Blaupunkt) radiogram
Object
Radio
Production date
c.1950-1960
Object number
2010.90
Physical Description
The Blue Spot radiogram was considered the best by the Caribbean community who moved to Britain in the 1950s and 1960s. The radio and record player provided a means of entertainment in the home, away from the racism often encountered in public bars and clubs. The 'Barcelona' model has a radio and record player with integrated drinks cabinet beneath for entertaining. It was capable of receiving radio signals from as far away as the Caribbean.
Material
Rosewood
Metal
Dimension
height (Whole): 870mm
width (whole): 1130mm
depth (whole): 410mm
width (whole): 1130mm
depth (whole): 410mm
Exhibition Label
From 'Roots, Rhythms & Records: The sounds and stories of African & Caribbean music in Hackney'
The Blue Spot radiogram was considered the best by the Caribbean community who moved to Britain in the 1950s and 1960s.
The radio and record player provided a means of entertainment in the home, at a time when many did not feel welcome in Hackney’s bars and clubs.
The ‘Barcelona’ model has a radio and record player with integrated drinks cabinet beneath for entertaining. It was capable of receiving radio signals from as far away as the Caribbean.
The Blue Spot radiogram was considered the best by the Caribbean community who moved to Britain in the 1950s and 1960s.
The radio and record player provided a means of entertainment in the home, at a time when many did not feel welcome in Hackney’s bars and clubs.
The ‘Barcelona’ model has a radio and record player with integrated drinks cabinet beneath for entertaining. It was capable of receiving radio signals from as far away as the Caribbean.
On display?
Yes