Watering Can
1957 (designed), 1957 (made)
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White plastic watering can with detachable hinged lid and spout of red plastic
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Materials and techniques | Polythene |
Brief description | Red and white plastic watering can, designed by Martyn Rowlands and made by Ekco Plastics Ltd, Great Britain, 1957 |
Physical description | White plastic watering can with detachable hinged lid and spout of red plastic |
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Gallery label | Twentieth Century Gallery label (Room 73):
WATERING CAN
Designed by Martyn Rowlands
Made by Ekco Plastics Ltd, Great Britain, 1957
Polythene
W.68-2002
Martyn Rowlands produced this design for Ekco by rethinking the classic shape and function of a watering can. The graduated bucket comes with a detachable hinged lid and spout, and is both lightweight and space saving. It garnered some publicity for its innovative design when it was launched, featuring on the cover of Design magazine in October 1957. It retailed for £2 9s 6d.(February 2003) |
Credit line | Given by Martyn Rowlands |
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Accession number | W.68-2002 |
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Record created | March 28, 2003 |
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