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Subiaco Museum > Records

ELECTRIC RADIATOR (HOMEMADE)

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Overview

The radiator is metallic in colour with a black cord. The main body has an open face that curves up as well as down (see diagram on hard copy data sheet). In the middle of the radiator face are three bars. The middle bar has a metal wire wrapped tightly around it. This is the heating bar. On the back of the radiator face is a metal handle. Below this is where the power cord is attached. The cord has a black plastic cover. The socket is white with three copper prongs. The stand is a single piece of metal that is bent to form the stand.

Historical information

The radiator was made by Angus Hardie during World War II to heat the kitchen. See leaflet attached to hard copy data sheet for more information on the Hardies.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1997.5

Item type

Material

Keywords

Homemade Objects

Heating And Cooling

HARDIE Judith And Angus

Statement of significance

Electric radiator made and used by Subiaco resident during World War II.

Subiaco Museum

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