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1957

  • Work on this object began.

1962

  • Work on this object ended.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2021

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Vehicle Control Knob, ca. 1959

This is a vehicle control knob. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss. It is dated ca. 1959 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is 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.

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Vehicle Control Knob, ca. 1959; Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972); plastic; Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-181-1

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