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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
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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.
- 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
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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.
- 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
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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.
- Presto Touch 'n Brush Cordless Automatic Toothbrush, 1965-1975 - 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.
- 1965-1975
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Presto Touch 'n Brush Cordless Automatic Toothbrush, 1965-1975
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.
- PrestoBurger 1 Electric Grill and Griddle, 1975-1980 - 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.
- 1975-1978
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PrestoBurger 1 Electric Grill and Griddle, 1975-1980
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.
- Presto Chicknfryer Pressure Fryer, 1975-1985 - 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.
- 1975-1985
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Presto Chicknfryer Pressure Fryer, 1975-1985
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.
- Presto Automatic Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker, 1962-1977 - 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.
- 1962-1977
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Presto Automatic Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker, 1962-1977
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.
- Presto Burger Electric Grill, circa 1975 - 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 1975
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Presto Burger Electric Grill, circa 1975
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.
- Presto Model LP02-A Cordless Electric Toothbrush, 1960-1970 - 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.
- 1960-1970
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Presto Model LP02-A Cordless Electric Toothbrush, 1960-1970
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.
- Presto Automatic Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker, circa 1972 - 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 1972
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Presto Automatic Hot Dogger Electric Hot Dog Cooker, circa 1972
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.