Presto Mist Hair Curler Set, 1970-1975

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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, Presto introduced a line of personal grooming appliances. The company contracted Mel Boldt and Associates to design its distinctive electric toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and curler sets.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Curler

Date Made

1970-1975

Creator Notes

Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made in Hong Kong for National Presto Industries, Inc. of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

90.438.35

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Foam rubber
Styrofoam (TM)

Color

Turquoise (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Length: 10.25 in
Width: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

on front and back: PRESTO Mist Curler on bottom: MODEL PP23A / 120 VOLTS 60 CYCLES 7.8 AMPS OR LESS / NATIONAL PRESTO IND. INC. / EAU CLAIRE, WIS. U.S.A. / MADE IN HONG KONG on top, front and back of box: STOCK NO. MHC1 / PRESTO / Mist / Hair / Curler / FOR A FAST, LONG-LASTING SET on end of box: STOCK NO. MHC1 / Conditioning mist plus gentle heat keeps hair smooth and beautiful-prevents dryness and split ends / 24 Curlers in 3 sizes-small, medium, large / Stainless steel clips and protective foam rubber pads / Safe for bleached, tinted, or color-rinsed hair / PRESTO / Mist / Hair / Curler / FOR A FAST, LONG-LASTING SET on end of box: STOCK NO. MHC1 / PRESTO / Mist / Hair / Curler / 110 120v, 60 cycle AC / NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Presto Mist Hair Curler Set, 1970-1975