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1972

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2015

2023

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Vehicle Control Knob

This is a vehicle control knob. It was made for (as the client) John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois. We acquired it in 1972. 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.

  • DC07 Vacuum Cleaner
  • molded abs plastic, polycarbonate, rubber, metal, electronic components.
  • Gift of Paul W. Thompson.
  • 2009-35-1-a/e
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Cite this object as

Vehicle Control Knob; Client: John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois; Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-131-4

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