Object Details
- Catalogue Status
- Research in Progress
- Description
- An early metal toaster in a diamond shape with a visible heating elements and metal frames to hold the toast on either side. Roughly rectangular cast metal base with small decorative floral designs near the feet; two cylindrical buttons on one side. Small pendant knobs on opposite sides of toaster.
- Data Source
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Manufacturer
- Landers Frary & Clark, American, 1865 - 1965
- Patentee
- George E Curtiss, American, 1910 - 1990
- Date
- ca. 1929
- Credit Line
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund
- Medium
- Cast metal, ivorine
- Dimensions
- 22 x 22 x 14.5 cm (8 11/16 x 8 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
- Type
- appliances & tools
- Decorative Arts
- Object Name
- Toaster
- Type
- Toaster
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