Presto Burger Electric Grill, circa 1975
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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
Grill
Date Made
circa 1975
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
90.438.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Blue
Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Width: 6.25 in
Height: 2.25 in
Length: 11 in
Inscriptions
on top: TOP HALF / PRESTO / Presto / Burger / hamburger cooker / DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER inside handle: 120 VOLTS AC. ONLY 400 WATTS PAT. 3963898 / UL LISTED 3406 / MODEL J5/HB1 / SERIES 4676 / NATIONAL PRESTO IND., INC. EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701 on box top: PRESTO / Presto / Burger / hamburger cooker / ELECTRIC on box bottom: Presto Burger hamburger cooker / ELECTRIC / Cover locks for no splatter cooking / Immersible cooking tray and drip pan - cover wipes clean / Hard surface for easy cleaning / Broils hamburgers in 1 to 3 minutes / Compact design, ebony finish / More than just a burger maker / Broils an extra-juicy hamburger in just 60 seconds. on box front: PRESTO / Presto / Burger / hamburger cooker / Broils an extra juicy hamburger in just 60 seconds! on box back: PRESTO / Presto / Burger / hamburger cooker / America's most popular sandwich... / made easy! The Presto Burger shapes / and broils juicy hamburgers in 1 to 3 / minutes. No splatters. Great for singles, / students - any time you want a burger. / Cooks quickly enough to serve a family. on box end: MB1 / PRESTO / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701 / U.S. PATENTS 3963898; D231069 on box end: MB1 / PRESTO / Presto / Burger / UL
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