Radiant Heater
Identifier:
1992.17.1
Description:
Circular metal base supporting 'satellite dish like' heat reflector. Wire screen protector shield. Central ceramic post with wrapped heating element.NOTE: Heater generates sparkes. Do not use.;We do not currently have similar heaters in the collection. This particular heater is typical of the radiant heaters of the period. Onesupport arm of the base is bent. It is recommended that this be straigtened.;This heater was probably donated to the Voigt Committee during the 1970s for sale in one of their 'garage sales'. It is not. listed in the original Ralph Voigt estate inventory and there is no indication that it was part of the Voigt Collection..;This heater was probably donated to the Voigt Committee during the 1970s for sale in one of their 'garage sales'. It is not. This heater was probably donated to the Voigt Committee during the 1970s for sale in one of their 'garage sales'. It is not.
Date:
1945 – 1955
Materials:
Metal, Ceramic, Synthetic Textile
Dimensions:
15.5" h 1" d
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Source:
Gift Of Friends Of The Public Museum/voigt House Executive Committee
Exhibit/Program:
E is for Electricity (after 2002)
Related Entities:
Electric Company (creator)
Friends of the Public Museum (donor)
Bryan Kwapil (identified by)
