Electric bakelite hair dryer in original box with comb and mirror

Made:
1955-1960 in England and London
maker:
Ormond Engineering Company Limited

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
type:
hairdryer, box, comb and mirror
credit:
Martin Saunders