Model D-12 Electric Toaster
Model D-12 Electric Toaster
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- Description (Brief)
- In 1905 inventor Albert Marsh developed a special type of wire by combining nickel and chromium. His new nichrome wire could be heated by an electric current and cooled repeatedly in the presence of oxygen without burning out, perfect for making heating elements. This electric toaster made by General Electric around 1910 has four heating elements with the wire wrapped around forms made of heat-resistant mica. The floral design painted in the ceramic base was an optional feature as most model D-12 toasters came with a plain white base.
- Object Name
- toaster
- electric kitchen appliance
- Other Terms
- toaster; Appliances
- date made
- 1910
- maker
- General Electric Company
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- porcelain (overall material)
- nichrome (overall material)
- mica (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7 in x 8 in x 4 in; 17.78 cm x 20.32 cm x 10.16 cm
- ID Number
- EM.334247
- catalog number
- 334247
- accession number
- 311699
- Credit Line
- from Charles Howell
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: Electricity
- Domestic Furnishings
- American Enterprise
- Exhibition
- American Enterprise
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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