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- United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder Unit, June 27, 1961 -
- June 27, 1961
- Collections - Artifact
United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder Unit, June 27, 1961
- Zenith "Phonevision" Subscription Television Decoder Unit with Control Panel Open, 1958 -
- 1958
- Collections - Artifact
Zenith "Phonevision" Subscription Television Decoder Unit with Control Panel Open, 1958
- Presto Toaster Designed by Mel Boldt & Associates, 1960-1979 - 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 -- later renamed National Presto Industries -- expanded and diversified, ultimately producing a wide range of electric home appliances. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto products apart from the competition.
- 1960-1979
- Collections - Artifact
Presto Toaster Designed by Mel Boldt & Associates, 1960-1979
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 -- later renamed National Presto Industries -- expanded and diversified, ultimately producing a wide range of electric home appliances. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto products apart from the competition.
- United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder Unit, June 27, 1961 - Phonevision, the first subscription television system, allowed people to watch popular Hollywood films at home. To order a film, viewers called an operator, who would send a signal over the telephone and into a descrambling unit on top of the television. While a few extra steps were involved, Phonevision was similar to today's web-based "on-demand" streaming services.
- June 27, 1961
- Collections - Artifact
United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder Unit, June 27, 1961
Phonevision, the first subscription television system, allowed people to watch popular Hollywood films at home. To order a film, viewers called an operator, who would send a signal over the telephone and into a descrambling unit on top of the television. While a few extra steps were involved, Phonevision was similar to today's web-based "on-demand" streaming services.
- Mel Boldt and Associates Nameplate, 1970-1980 -
- 1970-1980
- Collections - Artifact
Mel Boldt and Associates Nameplate, 1970-1980
- United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder, June 27, 1961 -
- June 27, 1961
- Collections - Artifact
United States Patent for Subscription Television Decoder, June 27, 1961
- Zenith "Phonevision" Subscription Television Decoder Unit with Control Panel Closed, 1958 -
- 1958
- Collections - Artifact
Zenith "Phonevision" Subscription Television Decoder Unit with Control Panel Closed, 1958
- Presto Roller Toaster Designed by Mel Boldt & Associates, 1960-1979 - 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.
- 1960-1979
- Collections - Artifact
Presto Roller Toaster Designed by Mel Boldt & Associates, 1960-1979
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.