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1932

  • Work on this object began.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

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Hotpoint Toaster, 1932

This is a Toaster. It is dated 1932 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is chromed metal, bakelite, fabric-covered cord. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.

Its dimensions are

H: 17.8 x W: 19.5 x D: 14.5 cm (7 x 7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hotpoint Toaster, 1932; USA; chromed metal, bakelite, fabric-covered cord; H: 17.8 x W: 19.5 x D: 14.5 cm (7 x 7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund; 1993-150-37

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