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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 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.
- Gillette Tires Advertisement, "The Gillette Ambassador to the Tire World," July 1929 - Raymond B. Gillette formed the Gillette Safety Tire Company in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1916. U.S. Rubber Company took control of Gillette in 1940 and the Eau Claire plant was expanded and modernized, in part to meet military needs during World War II. After a series of subsequent mergers, the Eau Claire plant was closed in 1992.
- July 01, 1929
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Gillette Tires Advertisement, "The Gillette Ambassador to the Tire World," July 1929
Raymond B. Gillette formed the Gillette Safety Tire Company in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1916. U.S. Rubber Company took control of Gillette in 1940 and the Eau Claire plant was expanded and modernized, in part to meet military needs during World War II. After a series of subsequent mergers, the Eau Claire plant was closed in 1992.
- 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 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 Vertical Broiler, 1971-1975 - 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.
- 1971-1975
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Presto Vertical Broiler, 1971-1975
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.
- National Presto Industries Model PR2 Portable Range, circa 1971 - 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.
- circa 1971
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National Presto Industries Model PR2 Portable Range, circa 1971
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.
- Presto Model PK17A Coffeemaker, 1970-1975 - 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.
- 1960-1970
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Presto Model PK17A Coffeemaker, 1970-1975
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.