I am reunited with my Rosebud Radio, a JC Penney 680-3410 Clock Radio

As some of you may know, there is occasional reminiscing over at Herculodge (>) on readers’ favorite radios recalled from their youths; they refer to them as “Rosebud radios,” after the childhood sled in Citizen Kane.

I’ve talked here about one I had, and wouldn’t you know, my mom brought mine on a recent visit. I had no idea it still existed, and it may have been shared by me and my brother Tom. You have to be a radio lover to understand the excitement. The attachment a child forms with a radio has nothing to do with the looks or value, but the time spent with it and the cities and science and delight it discloses.

Herewith, my JC Penney 680-3410 Vintage Clock Radio, Cat No. 850-0530, complete with vintage STP sticker and an American flag decal:

JC Penney 680-3410 Vintage Clock Radio – Front

 

JC Penney 680-3410  Vintage Clock Radio – Side

 

JC Penney 680-3410 Vintage Clock Radio – Back

 

JC Penney 680-3410 Vintage Clock Radio – Top

 

JC Penney 680-3410 Vintage Clock Radio – Bottom

 

 

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