Social History — 1935-1955
Hairdryer
This Bakelite Ormond electric hairdryer was bought by the donor from a flea market in New Zealand. It was made in Clerkenwell, London, by the Ormond Engineering Company Ltd. The dryer may have been made specifically for export to New Zealand, or taken into the country by someone emigrating from England.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 2002.47/1
- Object name:
- hairdryer
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Ormond Engineering Company Limited
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- Production date:
- 1935-1955
- Material:
plastic, metal, textile
- Measurements/duration:
- L 240 mm, W 195 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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