Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
90.53.010
Accession#:
90.53
Credit Line:
Donated by Amos Joe Alter.
Object Name:
Toaster
Title:
Electric Toaster
Date:
1930
Description:
Toaster in shape of box with rectangular sides that hinge out to hold toast and trapezoidal—shaped ends that are narrower at top. Platform 3.125 inches by 6.625 inches by 6.625 inches at top has design cut out as do hinged sides. Red and black striped electrical cord is 69 inches long, including black plug. Inside holds continuous coiled wire running up and down as eight lengths of heating wire. Wire is broken at bottom so only six lengths remain. Five wires on each side provide rack to hold toast away from elements. Toaster is 15.5 inches deep when sides are open. Two black metal decorative tabs are at bottom edge of each hinged side for opening.
Notes:
Used by donor & his wife.
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Household
Home Life
Food
Electrical
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