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Fitzgerald Star Electric Two-Slice Toaster

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Fitzgerald Star Electric Two-Slice Toaster

Category

Agriculture and Environment

Classification

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

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company

Date Manufactured:

c. 1920

Place of Production:

Torrington, Connecticut, United States of America

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Silver metal two (2)-slice toaster with a central heating element. The top has pierced star designs. Square slice holders, each with a black knob attached at the top. Turning the knob flips the toast, allowing each side a chance to be exposed to the heating element. There are two (2) black handles attached to base. Engraved text on underside.

Materials:

metal

Marks: "STAR ELECTRIC TOASTER / PATENTED / 105-115 VOLTS. 550 W. / MANUFACTURED BY / FITZGERALD MFG. CO. / TORRINGTON, CONN. / 75.000"

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 9.25 in, Length: 7.625 in, Width: 3.75 in
    Weight: 1.944 lbs

Credit

Museum Purchase, 2010.2.4

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Fitzgerald Star Electric Two-Slice Toaster

About: Fitzgerald Star Electric Two-Slice Toaster

About: Fitzgerald Star Electric Two-Slice Toaster

Manufactured by the Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company in Torrington, Connecticut, the Star-Rite Toaster presented a new way of turning toast with its “swing” technology. The heat-resistant Bakelite handles on top allow the doors to pivot out and swing around to the other side so that both sides of the bread may be toasted by the central coils. Breakfast would become even more appealing with the stylish Art Deco pattern “branded” onto the bread.

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