Bestfrend Electric Hairdryer

A boxed hairdryer with a compression moulded phenol formaldehyde casing manufactured in the UK by the Bestfrend Electrical Co., Ltd circa 1939. The handle unscrews to allow for more compact storage and there are two metal on/off switches set either side of the motor housing. The fabric covered power cable terminates in a fitting for a light bulb socket. Although in production from 1933, a letter accompanying the hairdryer states that this example was given as a 21st birthday present in 1939 and was in regular use until 1979.

moulded: "BESTFREND. British Made throughout. The Bestfrend Electrical Co. Ltd. 200/250V 500W Pats Nos. 394.258/ 1932 402.852/1932" (side of hairdryer)

printed: "BESTFREND ELECTRIC HAIR DRYER A High Class British Made Product. Manufactured by THE BESTFREND ELECTRICAL CO., LTD., BANSTEAD, ENGLAND" (lid of box)

AIBDC : 006578SA