Prototype For A Domestic Space Heater, 1973
This object is resting in our storage facility.
We acquired this object in 2010
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- Object ID: 18732299
- Accession Number: 2010-22-2
- Acquired: 2010
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2E1sF/
- Prototype For A Domestic Space Heater, 1973. Bill Moggridge .1973. Sheet metal, aluminum, phenolic compression molding, wood. Gift of Bill Moggridge. 2010-22-2.
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- Designed by Bill Moggridge
- Client: Hoover
Bright red minimal rectangular form; slightly undulating top panel and accordion-like vents visible from three sides; low, black rectangular base.
This prototype for a domestic space heater is sheet metal, aluminum, phenolic compression molding, wood. Its dimensions are: H x W x D: 15.2 x 38.1 x 27.9 cm (6 x 15 x 11 in.).
This prototype for a domestic space heater is from United Kingdom and dated 1973
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Gift of Bill Moggridge. Its provenance is Bill Moggridge, 1973-2010; given to CHNDM by Bill Moggridge, 2010. (Gift) We acquired this object in 2010.
This object has been included in the following exhibitions:
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