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Machine Age Art Deco 20th Century Limited Henry Dreyfuss Fixtures Pair Recessed

$2,800List Priceper set

About the Item

Machine Age Art Deco 20th century Limited Train Henry Dreyfuss Fixtures pair Recessed Installation Streamline Industrial Rare pair of the recessed fixtures, not the more common bug-eye surface mount. Henry Dreyfuss designed these Luminators circa 1938 for some of his groundbreaking New York Central streamliner trains, such as the 20th century Limited. Very cool magnifying glass optics in these domed shades, see pictures. Brushed aluminum frames. These are rewired on cords, but are ideally meant to be hard-wired in ceilings/walls. The frames sit flush when recessed and open easily for bulb replacement from the outside. Approximate 2.5" extension from surface when installed. Stamped with matching production numbers. The 20th century Limited traces its history back to 1902 when it was originally inaugurated that year between New York and Chicago (the Pennsy began running a similar plush train between the two cities that year as well; known as the Pennsylvania Special it was renamed the Broadway Limited in 1912). For the first 30 years both the Limited and Broadway were quite conservative and changed little aesthetically, using standard heavyweight passenger equipment and traditional steam locomotives. However, when the streamliner craze took root in the 1930s everything changed. The New York Central was the first of the rivals to begin dabbling in the new concept. During 1936 it rebuilt and modernized heavyweight cars (taking a cue from the B&O) for the new Mercury, running between Detroit and Cleveland. In 1938, Industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss was commissioned by the New York Central to design streamlined train sets in Art Deco style, with the locomotive and passenger cars rendered in blues and grays (the colors of NYC). The streamlined sets were inaugurated on June 15, 1938.

Attributed to:
Henry Dreyfuss (Designer)Luminator Aircraft Products (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Glass,Brushed,Cast
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1938
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU945211307143

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