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Object Record
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Item ID# |
959.119.001 |
Object Name |
Toaster |
Date |
ca.1915 |
Description |
One nickel plated toaster. The base is rectangular in shape and has four small feet. Toaster is central on the base is is rectangular in shape. On one end are two metal prongs, where the electrical cord attaches. Cord is missing. In the centre of the toaster are the heater coils, and on each side a fold down door/bread tray. On the sides of each bread tray are two black wooden knobs; these allow for the bread tray to be pulled down and flipped over. Engraved in script wirting on the top of each bread tray is "Reversible Toaster". Stamped into the bottom of the toaster base is: "MANNING BOWMAN QUALITY VOLTS 110 AMPS 4 SERIAL No. 79086 ARTICLE No. 1215 MERIDEN, CONN, U.S.A PATENTS PENDING" |
Provenance |
The toaster belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hollands who came from Bervie, England. |
Dimensions |
H-16.5 W-10 L-19 inches |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |