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Excel Toastoy Toaster
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Excel Toastoy Toaster
Category
Agriculture and Environment
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Materials - Food Processing & Preparation T&E - Food Preparation Equipment - Device, Cooking - Toaster
Object Origin
Excel Electric Company
c. 1925
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Silver metal two (2)-slice toaster with central heating element. Slice doors have a pierced tulip design. Doors fold down to open. Identical text is engraved at the bottom inside edge of both doors. The electric cord is covered in red and white threads and has a black two-prong plug. There are four (4) black rubber wheel feet.
Marks: "ELECTRIC / Excel TOASTOY Excel"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 3.9375 in, Length: 3.4375 in, Width: 39 ft 7 in
Weight: 0.622 lbs
Credit
Museum Purchase, 2010.2.2
Display Status
On Exhibit
Excel Toastoy Toaster
About: Excel Toastoy Toaster
About: Excel Toastoy Toaster
This 1920s toaster from the Excel Electric Company was originally sold as a children’s toy designed to toast miniature slices of bread. The art-deco style flaps are lined with nickel-plated steel and open sideways to reveal compartments for up to two slices of bread.
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