PrestoBurger 1 Electric Grill and Griddle, 1975-1980
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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
Grill
Date Made
1975-1978
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
90.438.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Styrofoam (TM)
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Blue
Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Brown
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 12 in
Inscriptions
on top of appliance:
PRESTO THICK n THIN / PrestoBurger /1 / hamburger cooker / Liddle / Griddle / DO NOT IMMERSE TOP HALF IN WATER
on front of box:
PRESTO / PrestoBurger/1 / hamburger cooker grill / Featuring / Liddle / Griddle
on side of box:
PRESTO / PrestoBurger/1 / hamburger cooker grill Featuring Liddle Griddle / MODEL 01/PB1 / Broil Closed, without splattering, Open and / it's the Presto Liddle Griddle to grill sandwiches, / a steak, anything at all. Then wipe clean. / GRILLED SANDWICH / PANCAKES / HAM / MINUTE OR CUBE STEAK / HASH BROWNS
on ends of box:
20-567 / PRESTO / PrestoBurger/1 / hamburger cooker grill / Featuring / Liddle / Griddle / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC., EAU CLAIRE WISCONSIN 54701 / PATENTS PENDING
on side of box:
MODEL 01/PB1 / PRESTO / PrestoBurger/1 / hamburger cooker grill Featuring Liddle Griddle / Great for singles, couples, anyone. / Broils a juicy hamburger in 1 to 3 minutes. / Thick 'n Thin reversible cooking tray. / A perfect 3/8 inch hamburger on one / side or flip for 5/8 inch thickness to / broil a steak or sandwich / Exclusive Presto Liddle Griddle lets you grill minute steak, eggs, sandwiches, anything. Like a whole kitchen in one appliance / Cover locks for no splatter, no mess / cooking / Presto Hard Surface for easy cleaning. Immersible cooking tray / drip pan. Cover wipes clean.
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