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1925

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1945

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1993

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Toaster

This is a Toaster. It was manufactured by Micarta. It is dated ca. 1930–40 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is chrome-plated metal, bakelite. 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

18.2 x 24 x 15.7 cm (7 3/16 x 9 7/16 x 6 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Toaster; Manufactured by Micarta; chrome-plated metal, bakelite; 18.2 x 24 x 15.7 cm (7 3/16 x 9 7/16 x 6 3/16 in.); Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund; 1993-150-42

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