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- Presto Model A409A Pressure Cooker, circa 1968 - The National Pressure Cooker Company introduced the first saucepan-style pressure cooker under the brand name "Presto" in 1939. Fueled by its popularity, the company -- eventually renamed National Presto Industries -- expanded and diversified while continuing to produce an ever-improving line of pressure cookers. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto pressure cookers apart from the competition.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Presto Model A409A Pressure Cooker, circa 1968
The National Pressure Cooker Company introduced the first saucepan-style pressure cooker under the brand name "Presto" in 1939. Fueled by its popularity, the company -- eventually renamed National Presto Industries -- expanded and diversified while continuing to produce an ever-improving line of pressure cookers. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto pressure cookers apart from the competition.
- Schick Cordless Electric Toothbrush -
- Collections - Artifact
Schick Cordless Electric Toothbrush
- General Electric Model 5101 Cordless Electric Toothbrush, circa 1963 -
- circa 1963
- Collections - Artifact
General Electric Model 5101 Cordless Electric Toothbrush, circa 1963
- Zenith "My Radio" Pendant Transistor Radio, circa 1970 - The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
- circa 1970
- Collections - Artifact
Zenith "My Radio" Pendant Transistor Radio, circa 1970
The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
- Symphonic Black and White 3" Television Receiver, Model TPS-5011 "MINNI," 1967 -
- 1967
- Collections - Artifact
Symphonic Black and White 3" Television Receiver, Model TPS-5011 "MINNI," 1967
- TravelAire Model 833 Portable Air Cooler, 1960-1965 -
- 1960-1965
- Collections - Artifact
TravelAire Model 833 Portable Air Cooler, 1960-1965
- Rendering of Amana Radarange by Mel Boldt and Associates, 1970-1979 -
- 1970-1979
- Collections - Artifact
Rendering of Amana Radarange by Mel Boldt and Associates, 1970-1979
- Presto Model CM 9 Coffeemaker, 1962-1967 - Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. Presto introduced the first automatic stainless steel coffee maker that was fully submersible--designed to be washed safely, completely under water--in 1958. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto's coffee makers apart from the competition.
- 1962-1967
- Collections - Artifact
Presto Model CM 9 Coffeemaker, 1962-1967
Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. Presto introduced the first automatic stainless steel coffee maker that was fully submersible--designed to be washed safely, completely under water--in 1958. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto's coffee makers apart from the competition.
- General Electric Model F1HCD1 Hair Curlers, 1960-1970 -
- 1960-1970
- Collections - Artifact
General Electric Model F1HCD1 Hair Curlers, 1960-1970
- Presto WeeBakerie Oven, circa 1980 - 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.
- circa 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Presto WeeBakerie Oven, circa 1980
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.