The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

The Talking Machine World, New York, June, 1928 113 SHOWERS ^ Approved Radio 0 FURNITURE for CRO SLE Y RAD I O Receiving Sets Powel Crosley, Jr., Approves! "1 am delighted with the new Showers radio cabinets and find they conform ideally, both acoustically and mechanically to the requirements of Crosley Radio." powel crosley, jr. This endorsement is made only after extremely critical consideration. Powel Crosley, Jr., is determined that the console and cabinets de signed to house leaders Crosley Radio and containing the new Crosley Dynacone match the super-value of the receivers an the remarkable new dynamic speaker as well. Logically Crosley looked to the world's largest furniture manufacturer to produce such values. For in Showers Brothers Co.'s plant he finds production comparable to his own — modern "straight line" manufacturing organized along gigantic lines to produce individual units on the most economical basis. Showers designers turned to this task with free hands. From Showers perfected kiln dried lumber solid permanent construction by the famous Showers laminated process is introduced. Lovely veneers were selected to form the delightful modern patterns which make fine furniture so attractive today. Inspired wood carvers added decorative motifs, and rare woods are combined to make these consoles cxcmisite gems. Then mighty organization — skilled in mass production — applied its long experience to producing such beauty at prices the wor will pronounce its greatest furniture values. Now they are ready, . . . sturdy — beautiful— exquisite — at unmatchable prices attained without skimping even one nail. STUDY THE VALUE PICTURED IN THE CENTER OF THE PAGE Standing 38 inches high, this console pre sents a lovely walnut surface so cut as to offer the exquisite grain of the wood to its fullest advantage. Decorated with genuine wood carvings and containing the new wonder toned Crosley Dynacone speaker. Price $50. Behind it hangs a matching console mirror which Dealers show at $11.00 and before it you catch a glimpse of a specially designed tuning bench which adds much to any room and can be bought for $16.75. Mo 'C-: Exquisite walnut veneers cut to show the full beauty of the grain matched and combined with rare zebra wood and moire walnut is decorated with genuine wood carvings. Fluted legs impart a delicacy to unusually sturdy construction. The hardware is solid brass. Full swinn ing doors open upon the radio control panel and the new amazing Crosley dynamic speaker — the Dynacone, with which the cabinet is equipped Description of Model C-2 Fine walnut veneer has been matched to create a most beautiful combination of wood graining. Delicate carving has been added to complete a true work of art. The door falls down to form an arm rest when operating the radio controls and the speaker— the new Crosley Dynacone, is mounted gracefully underneath. Height of this console — 42". Description of Model C-4 Matched walnut veneer creates charming doors with overlaid decorations of curly maple veneer. Genuine wood carvings are high lighted and beautifully finished. Top opens and doors are full swinging type. Finished with solid brass hardware. New Crosley dynamic speaker built-in. Model C-2 J © $70 5 Crosley Jdealers iiovF show this carved walnut console equipped with the new Crosley dynamic DYNACONE and containing the new Crosley AC Electric GEMBOX receiver oi . „,c Co-. . 26. ons? \ ^^vgtou, vl7Q see *V£s\ey \0 ^° sen1 rlI5 SHOWERS BROTHERS COMPANY BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA Aiir«sS