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Toaster

Object number2007.167.120

Manufacturer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

Date1917

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumMetal; Plastic; Ceramic

Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation, Gift of Moclk

DescriptionMetal, box-shape toaster. Top has sheet of metal with teardrop cutout design; sides are wire cage that flip down with black knob over metal heat coils wrapped around flat ceramic insulator. Unit sits on rectangular base, which has two prong outlet for power cord.Dimensions7 x 5.75 x 6.625 in. (17.8 x 14.6 x 16.8 cm)
MarksManufacturer's Mark "TURNOVER TOASTER / WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. / EAST PITTSBURGH, PA. / COPEMAN PATENTS / VOLTS 111\120 STYLE 231571 AMPS. 5.2" In light letters on a black background. Stamped
Historical NotesThe original donor was Moclk. Transferred to Heinz History Center when the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007.

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