Proctor-Silex Mary Proctor "Snoopy" Toaster, 1970-1974
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Artifact Overview
In 1960, Charles Schulz created a "Peanuts" comic strip in which Lucy hugs Snoopy, then states simply "Happiness is a warm puppy." This line touched people with its sincerity and promise of comfort and consolation. It quickly caught on with the public and was subsequently turned into a book, then a series of merchandising products--even toasters.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric toaster
Date Made
1970-1974
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.120.432
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 5 in
Inscriptions
on side:
Happiness is a Snoopy Toaster
on end:
Mary Proctor/ TOAST/ NON-FROZEN/ FROZEN/ PASTRY
on bottom:
SCM PROCTOR-SILEX/ AUTOMATIC POP-UP TOASTER/ MODEL T621WA TYPE T6/ GUAR. EXP. JULY 75/ Cooor Turner/ EACH CLICK MEANS ONE COLOR SHADE [. . .]
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Related Content
SetThe “Peanuts” Gang: From Comic Strip to Popular Culture
- 24 Artifacts
Generations of children have proudly sported pictorial lunchboxes of their favorite comic strips and characters since they were first introduced in 1950. The comic strip Peanuts, begun in 1950 by Charles Schultz, shared the adventures of meek and nervous Charlie Brown, his circle of friends, and his dog Snoopy for almost 50 years.