Presto Cook N' Serv' Electric Frying Pan, circa 1970
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Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its line of kitchen appliances. Distinctive styling and unusual product names helped set Presto apart from the competition.
Artifact
Electric frying pan
Date Made
circa 1970
Creators
National Presto Industries, Inc.
Place of Creation
United States, Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by National Presto Industries, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 12.5 in
Length: 15 in
Inscriptions
on side of base: PRESTO Cook 'n Serv' on oppose side of base: BACON 325 EGGS, FRIED 275 HAMBURGERS 350 PORK CHOPS 325 / CHICKEN, FRIED 350 FISH FILLETS 375 PANCAKES 400 POTATOES 350 on temperature control: PRESTO / Control Master / 400 350 300 250 200 WARM / OFF on bottom: 12" / IMMERSIBLE / 120 VOLTS 60 CY. A.C. ONLY / 1465 WATTS 12.2 AMPS / MADE IN U.S.A. on front and back of box: PRESTO / 12" COOK 'N SERV' FRY PAN / COMPLETE WITH: CONTROL MASTER / HIGH DOME COVER on sides of box: MODEL XFPD12 / PRESTO / 12' COOK 'N SERV' FRY PAN / COMPETE WITH: / CONTROL MASTER / HIGH DOME COVER / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN on top of box: FRAGILE / PRESTO / FRY PAN
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