Toaster [Universal]

Object detail

Accession number

1982.652.4

Maker

Landers, Frary and Clark

Description

The E 947 Universal Toaster required the bread to be placed in either one or two enclosed ‘drawers’, which were swung out at right angles to the elements. The drawers would allow the bread to be toasted on one side, and then manually rotated (or flipped around) by a cam mechanism to be toasted on the other. Nickel plated brass construction. Bakelite handles and feet. 215-230 volts AC, 400 watts.

Marks

Universal/ Made by Landers Frary & Clark/ New Britian CONN., U.S.A Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Landers, Frary and Clark. Circa 1922. Toaster [Universal], 1982.652.4. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Cooking Toaster Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Preparation Equipment

Production place

Connecticut United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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