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toaster

human history
  • Other Name

    four slice electric toaster (descriptive name)

  • Description

    four slice electric toaster

    a chromed circular metal toaster that sits on three cylindrical Bakelite legs. Wound wire element coiled around central ceramic insulator. Circular top of toaster is supported by four rods each with hinged rack for holding bread. Centre top a brown spherical Bakelite knob is fixed. A black and white woven cotton electric cord extends from under the base and has a white three pin plug at the end.

    paper decal on base: SAFA / A PRODUCT OF / SAFETY APPLIANCES LTD / CHRISTCHURCH N.Z.

    paper decal on base: V230-1KW

    embossed on plug: PDL / 250V / 10A / CAT.45 / PDL / 198 /1168 / MADE IN N.Z.

  • Place
    New Zealand
  • Accession Number
    1999.67.1
  • Accession Date
    31 May 1999
  • Department

    History

    Social History

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