Osterizer Blender, circa 1953
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Artifact Overview
Industrial designers responded to post World War II consumer demand for affordable, aesthetically appealing goods. The Osterizer blender, which debuted in 1946, sported rounded edges and horizontal lines of streamlining design, a modern look popular since the 1930s--one suited to mass production. Rectilinear and angled features gained popularity in the mid-1950s, yet this blender held appeal for many years. A design with staying power.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Blender (Culinary equipment)
Date Made
circa 1953
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.71.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 14.75 in
Depth: 6.75 in
Inscriptions
"Oster"
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