TitleLady Sunbeam Hair Dryer, Model AHD-7Datec. 1940CreatorSunbeam Corporation Ltd, AustraliaDimensionsH:115mm x W:263mm x D:260mmAccession NumberM2026.42.1Access AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.
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A portable bonnet-style hair dryer in a vanity case.
The cream coloured case has a gold woven metal band around the circular side. Two small metal hinges attach the lid to the base. The base has 3 rubber feet screwed into it. There is a looped plastic handle attached to the front of the case with a metal bracket. The lid is unlocked by pressing a small button at the front. On the lid printed in gold is the Lady Sunbeam logo encircled by the words "Hair Dryer", and 6 tiny flowers.
The case houses the hair dryer, a transparent ribbed hose, electrical cord, and a white plastic bonnet with a gold floral design. The hair dryer is used in situ inside the case as it is all one unit. There are 4 settings, Cool-Warm-Medium-Hot, as well as Off.
Inside the case are also 13 metal styling pins (2 types) around which hair would have been wound to create waves or curls.