The following ad was taken from a December edition of Life Magazine. Toshiba claims the 8TM-294 is the worlds smallest, most well designed radio! Ha ha they were having a laugh of course…

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Following is Toshiba sales brochure dated 1959/60. Note the different badge in the center of the grill.  toshiba208tm2075-4815391  toshiba208tm2077-1196861