Waters-Genter Company "Toastmaster Model 1A1 Toaster," 1929-1930
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Artifact Overview
The first automatic pop-up toasters, patented by Charles Strite and manufactured by the Waters-Genter Company in 1921, were sold commercially to hotels and restaurants. Later, in 1926, the company introduced the first model for home use. The toaster automatically turned off after the bread was browned (on both sides simultaneously!) Then it popped up the toast, freeing toast lovers from watching, turning, and burning sliced bread.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric toaster
Date Made
1929-1930
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Charles C. Strite for the Waters-Genter Co. of Minneapolis, MN
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.120.81
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Technique
Plating (Metal coating)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.375 in
Width: 10.125 in
Length: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
plate on side:
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC TOASTER / U.S. PATENTS 1,387,670 - 1,6,76,257. OTHERS PEND. / THE TOASTMASTER MODEL 1-A-1 / V 110 / W 600 / NO. 371729 / WATERS-GENTER CO / MINNEAPOLIS USA
scratched on bottom:
37309
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