Universal side loading electric toaster

Side view of a Universal toaster showing the ornate pierced design. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the feet and handles. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the thin straight edges. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the ornate pierced design. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the bread cage held open to expose the heating element. Top view of a Universal toaster showing the pierced design on the top plate. Underside view of a Universal toaster showing the Universal name plate on the base. Close view of a Universal toaster showing one of the feet. Close view of a Universal toaster showing the handles on one side.
Side view of a Universal toaster showing the ornate pierced design. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the feet and handles. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the thin straight edges. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the ornate pierced design. Side view of a Universal toaster showing the bread cage held open to expose the heating element. Top view of a Universal toaster showing the pierced design on the top plate. Underside view of a Universal toaster showing the Universal name plate on the base. Close view of a Universal toaster showing one of the feet. Close view of a Universal toaster showing the handles on one side.

Classification

Description

A Universal brand, side loading electric toaster with ornate decoration cut into the top and sides. This toaster, circa 1915, has insulating plastic feet and handles.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Universal

Inscriptions

"Universal. The trade mark known in every home. Made in USA. Pat Dec 9 1913 Oct 5 1915."

Object number

AIBDC : 001440

Date

1915 (circa)

Country

USA

Material

metal
plastic handles and feet