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Sunlamp with carrying case

Original Hanau, Hanau bei Franfurt am Main1948/1952

Deutsches Museum

Deutsches Museum
Munich, Germany

In 1904, the Original Hanau laboratories developed a quartz lamp whose UV luminous efficacy almost equaled the sun’s. The history of the sun lamp, however, did not begin until 1911. Sun lamps – together with a dose of cod liver oil – were a way to prevent deficiencies. However, they were also used to obtain a “healthy tan.” This attractive model reflects the style of the 1950s in its design and color.

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  • Title: Sunlamp with carrying case
  • Creator: Original Hanau, Hanau bei Franfurt am Main
  • Date: 1948/1952
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