Hair Dryer and Stand
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Caption
Harry S. Preble Jr. (American, 20th century). Hair Dryer and Stand, Patented June 6, 1944. Plastic, metal, (a) Hairdryer: 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. (14.6 x 6.4 x 11.1 cm) (b) Stand: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of M. Christmann Zulli in honor of Robert Kaye, 2000.52a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Manufacturer
Designer
Title
Hair Dryer and Stand
Date
Patented June 6, 1944
Geography
Place manufactured: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Plastic, metal
Classification
Dimensions
(a) Hairdryer: 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. (14.6 x 6.4 x 11.1 cm) (b) Stand: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)
Markings
(a) Printed on metal plate attached to underside of nozzle on hairdryer: "(in red) THE A. C. GILBERT CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. / (in black) 110-120 V 275 WATTS / 60 CYCLES AC ONLY / CAT. NO. B-96 TYPE / PAT. NOS. D138044, / 2454667" (b) Inscribed on underside of stand: "P4593"
Credit Line
Gift of M. Christmann Zulli in honor of Robert Kaye
Accession Number
2000.52a-b
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