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1972

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Vehicle Control Knob

This is a vehicle control knob. 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.

  • Flashlight (USA)
  • chrome-plated metal, plastic.
  • Gift of Barbara and Max Pine.
  • 1993-133-1

Cite this object as

Vehicle Control Knob; Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-131-5

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