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1967

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1972

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FRP Design Tangent Tower, 230KV Class, Double Circuit Model

This is a Model. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss and firm: Henry Dreyfuss Associates. It is dated 1967 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is painted wood, metal, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Henry Dreyfuss. It is credited Gift of Henry Dreyfuss.

Its dimensions are

H x Diam.: 81 x 29 cm (31 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

FRP Design Tangent Tower, 230KV Class, Double Circuit Model; Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972); Firm: Henry Dreyfuss Associates (United States); USA; painted wood, metal, plastic; H x Diam.: 81 x 29 cm (31 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.); Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-182

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