Pacific Electric Heating Co. El Tosto Electric Toaster, 1910-1911
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Artifact Overview
The "El Tosto" is a simple "percher" type toaster. Bread was leaned on the wire ledge next to the heating element, and was manually turned to toast the flipside. Its pierced metal top allowed toast to rest on top, to keep it warm. This company also made the El Perco coffeemaker, El Eggo egg cooker, and several other "El"-prefixed devices.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric toaster
Date Made
1910-1911
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.120.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Nickel (Metal)
Mica (Mineral)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 5.625 in
Inscriptions
Manufacturer's plate on front: El Tosto / VOLT 110 AMP. 5 DATE 313 / PACIFIC ELECTRIC HEATING CO. / NEW YORK - ONTARIO, CAL. - CHICAGO
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