Name/Title
Handy Hannah Hair DryerEntry/Object ID
2022.2.85.156Description
Metal hair dryer with wooden handle and stand.Context
American Gabriel Kazanjian patented the first handheld hairdryer in 1911. Unfortunately, the dryer was quite heavy, prone to overheating, and capable of electrocuting people. At only 100 watts, it took a lot longer to dry one’s hair than the 2000-watt models we have today.
By the 1950s, different materials for handheld hairdryers were used to make the dryers lighter, and the wattage steadily increased. One of the top brands of hair dryers during the ‘50s was the “Handy Hannah.” It was made of metal with a wooden handle, had an improved electrical motor, and was one of the first hair dryers to have a heat control mechanism.Location
Building
The Big HouseOhio State Park
Malabar Farm State Park
