Presto WeeBakerie Oven, circa 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
Oven (Baking equipment)
Date Made
circa 1980
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
90.438.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Aluminum (Metal)
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Cream (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Width: 6.25 in
Length: 7 in
Height: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
on cover:
PRESTO WeeBakerie OVEN
on underside of base:
PRESTO / MODEL 01/WB1 / SERIES 3877 / LISTED / DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER / 340 G / PAT. PENDING / 120 VOLTS A.C. ONLY 700 WATTS / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. / EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
on front and back of box:
PRESTO / WeeBakerie OVEN / A little help, a lot of ways.
end of box:
PRESTO / WeeBakerie OVEN / MODEL 01/WB1 / A mini oven so pretty you'll / keep it on your countertop, / so practical you'll use it / everyday. / Requires less energy / than a conventional / oven to cook the same / amount of food. No / need to heat up your big / oven to cook frozen / entrees, side dishes, coffee cakes / and rolls. To bake cakes from scratch / or packaged mixes. To bake yeast / and quick breads from scratch / or frozen dough. For small / roasts, just a few baked / potatoes, for individual meals, / for heating leftovers. / Great for singles, couples, / busy families, students, / office, vacation / homes / PATENT PENDING / (c) 1977 by NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701
end of box:
PRESTO / WeeBakerie OVEN / MODEL 01/WB1 / 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/4" aluminum pan is ideal size for breads, loaf cakes, meat loves and casseroles baked in the WeeBakerie oven. / Nonstick base has raised edge to catch spills, Wipes clean quickly with a damp sponge. Heat resistant feet will not mar, scratch nor scorch countertop / Lightweight aluminum top has air vents and reflective interior to assure an even, light golden color. Top is completely submersible for easy cleanup. / Instruction booklet included provides helpful cooking and baking times, plus many recipes. / No controls to set. No preheating needed. Quick warm-up to 375 F. Bakes, roasts, cooks any food requiring 325 to 375 F. settings. / 1977 by NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701
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