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1972

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2015

2025

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Vehicle Throttle Knob (USA)

This is a vehicle throttle knob. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss Associates. We acquired it in 1972. Its medium is metal. 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.

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Vehicle Throttle Knob (USA); Designed by Henry Dreyfuss Associates (United States); metal; Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-130-1

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