Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Immersion heater and case
Object Number:
2000.80ab
Date:
ca. 1950
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall (heater - without cord): 5 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (13.3 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm)
Case: 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 9.5
Marks:
molded: on the heater: "MEYER/ MEYER/ JUNIOR/ MADE/ IN GERMANY/220/ 110 V/350 W"
stamped: on one side of the case: "TWA"
stamped: on the other side of the case: "RA"
Description:
Metal and red plastic immersion heater with a white cord and red plug; white case with red trim and metal zipper closure; printed on one side with the "TWA" logo and Royal Airlines logo on the other.
Gallery Label:
The donor collected this immersion heater and other related airline materials at garage sales, flea markets, and collectibles shops in the New Jersey area.
Credit Line:
Anonymous Gift
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
