Electric bakelite hair dryer in original box with comb and mirror
- Made:
- 1955-1960
Electric hair dryer made from bakelite, by Ormond Engineering Company Limited, London, England, 1955-1960. Purchase dated 24 October 1960, in original box with comb and mirror and original guarantee (see note).
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 1987-1037
- Materials:
- metal plated (unknown), chromium plated, glass, plastic (unidentified), fibre (unidentified), phenol formaldehyde (bakelite), steel (metal), electrical components and cotton (fibre)
- Measurements:
-
overall (open): 270 mm x 270 mm x 290 mm, 1.845kg
overall (closed): 115 mm x 270 mm x 200 mm, 1.845kg
- copyright:
- Unlinked Name
- credit:
- Martin Saunders
