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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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