Presto Automatic Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker, 1962-1977
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Cooking and heating device
Date Made
1962-1977
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by National Presto Industries, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Metal
Color
Red
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 11.25 in
Inscriptions
on front of appliance:
Presto / hot dogger / NATIONAL PRESTO IND. INC., EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
on bottom of appliance:
ELECTRIC HOT DOG COOKER / 120 VOLTS 1500 WATTS / BASE UNIT CAN BE WASHED / IN WARM SOAPY WATER / MADE IN U.S.A. / 3363 / MODEL LD01A
on front of box:
COOK 6 FRANKFURTERS IN JUST 60 SECONDS / Presto / AUTOMATIC / hot dogger / FRAGILE / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
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