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Toaster

Object number2007.167.347

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1939-1945

OriginMansfield, OH

Mediummetal, mica, fabric, cardboard

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation

DescriptionElectric toaster. Metal box tapering at top; front and back panel each have two black plastic handles and flip down; inside of panels have metal ledge for bread to rest; left panel has instructional text on top and two metal slat on interior. Interior has two mica insulators with metal flat wire wrapped around. Side of box has red knob near base with text on left and right with five hash marks in between on the metal surrounding the knob. Opposite side has fabric covered cord exiting near base with circular two-prong plug. Base has production information.Dimensions7.25 x 5 x 7.75 in. (18.4 x 12.7 x 19.7 cm)
InscriptionsLeft panel has "USE THIS SIDE FOR ONE SLICE" on top.

Side of box has red knob near base with "OFF/LIGHT" on left and "DARK" on right.
MarksStamped on center of base "CAT. NO. TLA-14 450W. 115V. / WESTINGHOUSE / MANSFIELD, OHIO / MADE IN U.S.A./ ALTERNATIVE CURRENT ONLY / PATENTS-1540628, 2079382, 2150840 / ALSO SEE CAUTION".
Historical NotesTransferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007.

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