Toaster
Object number2007.167.121
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
(1886 - 1945)
Datec. 1934
OriginMansfield, OH
Mediummetal, plastic
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation, Gift of Moclk
DescriptionToaster; metal box tapering at top; front and back panel each have two plastic handles and flip down; inside of panels have metal ledge for bread to rest; interior has two insulators with metal wire wrapped around and heating element is contained in wire cage; side of box has two prong outlet for power cord; base has production information.Dimensions7.25 x 5.5 x 6.875 in. (18.4 x 14 x 17.5 cm)MarksManufacturer's Mark "WESTINGHOUSE TURNOVER TOASTER / CAT # TE-4 115V. 400W. MADE IN U.S.A. / WESTINGHOUSE ELEC. & MANUFACTURING COMPANY / MANSFIELD. WORKS. MANSFIELD. OHIO. U.S.A"
Historical NotesThe original donor was Moclk. Transferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007.
Subjects
On View
On view
Camfield Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
c. 1917