For your consideration. Article from Benton Harbor, Michigan, January 25, 1954, more evidence :
Available for immediate delivery when shipment arrives.
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If they weren't selling, they were giving then away: Arthur Godfrey Liquid Lux contest. 10 Admiral 15 inch color consoles. (A similar contest was held for the RCA 21CT55 sponsored by Kraft Parkay margarine.)
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A Google search found a snippet that Admirals production number was 1000 color sets in January, 1954. Also found two classified ads from 1955 of people selling the Admiral 15 inch color set.