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SUPREME HAIR DRYER, 1940's

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SUPREME HAIR DRYER, 1940's

Supreme Hair dryer. Made by L.G.Hawkins & Co Ltd. Made in white Bakelite, and in original box. A unique part of the design is that the handle unscrews for easier storage. Made between 1947 and 1949.
In the 1960’s L.G.Hawkins Ltd joined up with EKCO (E.K.Cole Ltd, the author worked for an EKCO dealer during this period, and remembers going to one of there factories in Southend on Sea, and seeing the manufacture of Bakelite toilet seats as well as wireless cabinets. This part of the company became Lin Pac Mouldings Ltd.

Kindly Donated by G.Welford

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