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
90.438.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Aluminum (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Cream (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Blue
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 box label:
To / Mel Boldt & Associates / Attn: Mr. Mel Boldt / 320 S. School St. / Mt. Prospect, Ill. 60056 / FROM / NATIONAL Presto INDUSTRIES, INC. / EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN 54701
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