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Iron, Waffle

Object number2010.92.1 a-c

Manufacturer The Hall China Company

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1933

MediumMetal; Ceramic; Paper; Wire

Credit LineGift of Richard Beaty

DescriptionCircular metal waffle iron, paper ticket to Chicago World's Fair, and black electrical cord. Iron is cream-colored ceramic base with printed floral design around base with hinged, chrome lid. Paper ticket depicts a woman holding up two platforms of buildings with a cityscape behind her head. Black electrical cord.Dimensionsa) D: 12.25" H: 4.00"
b) 3.875" x 2.125
c) approx 64.5" in length
Inscriptions(b) In black lettering across the top reads: "A CENTURY OF PROGRESS / INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CHICAGO / 1833 1933" across top of paper ticket.
Marks(a) Stamp Around circle: "WESTINGHOUSE-WAFFLE-IRON/MANSFIELD WORKS-MANSFIELD. OHIO. U.S.A."

Inside circle: "CAT NO CBC-4 / 115 VOLTS 800 WATS / WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC. & / MFG CO."
Historical NotesThis waffle iron was on display at the Westinghouse exhibit from 1933 to 1934 in Chicago, IL at the World's Fair entitled A Century of Progress International Exposition. The ceramic bottom of this appliance was produced by Hall China in the design is called "Fuji." This design epitomizes the Art Deco styling of the 1920s and 30s. Donor Richard Beaty's father was the paymaster for the employees at the fair and he bought the waffle iron when the exhibit closed.

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