Toaster, Automatic Electric

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Toaster, Automatic Electric

Entry/Object ID

1000.2171.185

Description

Toaster, Electric, automatic

Collection

Jim Adams

Made/Created

Manufacturer

McGraw Electric Co. Toastmaster Pro. Div.

Date made

1938 - 1939

Notes

where made: Elgin, IL model number: MOD-1B8 serial number: 245512

Material

Steel

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Automatic Electric Toaster McGraw Electric Co., Elgin, IL 1938-1939 This toaster features a subtle circle and line motif on the side. The handles are brown bakelite, one that depresses the platform the bread sits on and another that adjusts the length of time the bread toasts for.

General Notes

Note

Art deco style circle & line motif on either side.