Presto Rock-'N-Mix Portable Mixer, 1960-1970
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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
Mixer (Culinary equipment)
Date Made
1960-1970
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.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Styrofoam (TM)
Color
White (Color)
Light purple
Blue
Brown
Dimensions
Length: 12.5 in
Width: 4.75 in
Height: 13.25 in
Inscriptions
on mixer: PRESTO / MODEL LNO1-A / 100 / WATTS / 115 VOLTS 60 CY. A.C. / NATIONAL PRESTO IND. INC. / EAU CLAIRE, WIS. PAT. PEND. / 464 on orange decal on side of bowl: BEATINGEST MIXER OF ALL! / NEW! PRESTO ROCK-'N'MIX PORTABLE MIXER on top of accessory box: NEW! / PRESTO DRINK MIXER AND KNIFE SHARPENER / ACCESSORY KIT / FOR THE PRESTO ROCK-'N-MIX PORTABLE MIXER / So easy to use! So handy! on front of box: PRESTO / "ROCK 'N MIX" / PORTABLE MIXER on sides of box: MODEL XPM1 $22.95 / PRESTON / PORTABLE MIXER / COMPLETE WITH BOWL / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WIS. on top of box: FRAGILE / "ROCK 'N MIX" / PORTABLE MIXER on blue decal on inside of bowl: PRESTO EXCLUSIVE / Unlike other plastic mixing bowls, this specially designed thermal mixing bowl / may be used for beating egg whites. The statement appearing on some angel / food and chiffon cake mix packages, referring to plastic mixing bowls, does not / apply to this bowl. For best results, read complete instructions in your Presto / Rock 'N Mix instruction book. / Bowl liquid capacity . . .3 1/2 qts. / side of bowl: P R E S T O
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