Hairdryer
Caption
Dieter Rams (German, born 1932). Hairdryer, ca. 1965. Plastic, various metals, rubber, a. Hairdryer: 5 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. (13.6 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm) b. Case: 5 5/8 x 10 3/8 x 1/4 in. (14.3 x 26.4 x 0.6 cm) c. Brush: 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (7.9 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm) d. Comb: 3 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood, 2006.25a-d.
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Collection
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Collection
Designer
Manufacturer
Title
Hairdryer
Date
ca. 1965
Geography
Place manufactured: Germany
Medium
Plastic, various metals, rubber
Classification
Dimensions
a. Hairdryer: 5 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. (13.6 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm) b. Case: 5 5/8 x 10 3/8 x 1/4 in. (14.3 x 26.4 x 0.6 cm) c. Brush: 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (7.9 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm) d. Comb: 3 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 cm)
Markings
Bottom of hairdryer, proper right " UL [in a circle]/Braun AG/Typ: HLD23[1]/120v-60c.3.1 amp/Made in West Germany"; proper left "Laing Eck", all printed in black. Back: company logo.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood
Accession Number
2006.25a-d
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