Pifco infradette heat lamp
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Heat lamp made by PIFCO. Bowl-shaped reflector, polished interior, cream-painted exterior. Containing infra-red element. Mounted on cream-painted cast-iron base with wingnut.
Part of the Bob Gray collection of electrical objects.
Heaters such as were used for easing aches and pains on the body rather than as room heaters. The design style of the heater is influenced by medical machinery.
Details
- Category:
- Domestic Appliances
- Object Number:
- Y2012.15.37
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and cast iron
- Measurements:
-
405 mm x 195 mm, 240 mm, 2.05 kg
- type:
- heat lamp
- credit:
- Mr Robert Gray
