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
Place of Creation
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.
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