Carleton xDX Collection
Thermos
Thermos Vacuum Bottle (Model 6402)
Identifier
2019.CU.DX.00019
Former Accession Number
5021.2
Date
1962 (design)
Date Source
ROM - Thermos Model 6402
Date Href
https://collections.rom.on.ca/objects/2476899/thermos-model-6402;jsessionid=49096374766926299C5D6140EE3DD6B4?ctx=eeee722e-8da0-49b7-a075-dbad765316eb&idx=130
Material/Technique
red and off-white injection-moulded polypropylene plastic and glass
Measurement
30.5cm (height)
thermos
,
9.5cm (diameter)
thermos
Physical Description
Two-coloured plastic shell exterior (red-ribbed and off-white smooth) containing glass vacuum bottle, with twist off leak proof stopper, lid, open-handle.
Number of Components
3
Component Part Name
vacuum bottle/flask, stopper, lid
Brand Name
Thermos
Model ID
6402
AAT Culture
Canadian
Style or Period
Post-1945
Work Type AAT
vacuum flasks, Thermoses (TM)
Work Type
vacuum bottle
Description
"...Rowan designed the first Canadian all-plastic vacuum Thermos flask for Canadian Thermos Products in 1962. American Thermos had launched an all-plastic model six moths earlier, but it employed a less sophisticated mould and could only be produced in a single colour. Rowan used polypropylene, a new plastic material, which was more heat resistant and permitted brighter colours. The design featured two symmetrical half moulds in two colours, set the standard for industry and remained in production for over thirty years." (Gottlieb and Golden, 2004, p. 19)
Description Source
Design in Canada (2004), p. 19
Provenance
By transfer from Design Exchange, originally gift of Canadian Thermos Products Inc., Toronto
External Linls
https://collections.rom.on.ca/objects/2476899/thermos-model-6402;jsessionid=49096374766926299C5D6140EE3DD6B4?ctx=eeee722e-8da0-49b7-a075-dbad765316eb&idx=130