Set, Salt and Pepper
Object number2015.107.2 a,b
Manufacturer
Westinghouse
MediumPlastic/Rubber
Credit LineIn memory of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionWestinghouse salt and pepper set consisting of salt shaker in the shape of a Laundromat (washing machine) and pepper shaker in the shape of a clothes dryer.Dimensions(a) Height 2.938, Width 2.5, Depth 2;(b) Height 2.938, Width 2.5, Depth 2.
Inscriptions(a)
"S" on top formed by eleven holes.
Gray cursive text "Laundromat" also on front.
(b)
"P" on top formed by ten holes.
Gray cursive text "Clothes Dryer" also on front.
Marks(a)
Front top has gray text "WESTINGHOUSE".
(b)
Front top has gray text "WESTINGHOUSE".
Historical NotesSalt and pepper shakers were given away to promote the Westinghouse washer and dryer set. The dryer would sing when the laundry was done. The full size appliances these are modeled after are part of the museum collection, see 2007.167.81 a,b. Part of a collection of Westinghouse-related material collected by Ed Reis.
Previous owner
Edward J. Reis
On View
Not on viewIdeal Manufacturing Company
Ideal Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse
McKee Glass Company