Carleton xDX Collection
Electric Heater
General Electric 'Teardrop' Electric Fan Heater (orange)
Identifier
2019.CU.DX.00117
Former Accession Number
993.16
Date
circa 1964 (design)
Material/Technique
punched, stamped, bent, powder coated steel, plastic and electrical components
Material/Technique Notes
punched (grille), stamped (label), bent steel (frame, element and feet), powder coated (frame and feet), assembled with screws, affixed handle (metal), electrical cord, and side knob (plastic)
Measurement
31.3cm (height)
heater
,
33.5cm (width)
heater
,
17cm (depth)
heater
Physical Description
Orange coloured teardrop-shaped electric heater with side on/off numbered dial, grille faceplate, and thin rod handle. Unpainted interior with minimally shielded heating elements and attached black electrical chord (170cm in length). Sits on four metal legs.
Model ID
EH1L 1500
AAT Culture
Canadian
Style or Period
Post-1945
Work Type AAT
electric heaters
Description
"This heater was first produced in 1964 and remained in production until 1985. Featured in the Canadian Cottage, Canadian Pavilion, XII Milan Triennale, 1964 and won a silver metal."
Description Source
DX Collection Registration Record Filemaker PDF
Provenance
By transfer from Design Exchange, originally gift of Roger and Cora Golden, Toronto