Presto Model CM 9 Coffeemaker, 1962-1967
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Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. Presto introduced the first automatic stainless steel coffee maker that was fully submersible--designed to be washed safely, completely under water--in 1958. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto's coffee makers apart from the competition.
Electric appliance manufacturer National Presto Industries, Inc., became known for innovative products that anticipated and responded to evolving consumer needs. Presto introduced the first automatic stainless steel coffee maker that was fully submersible--designed to be washed safely, completely under water--in 1958. In the 1960s and 1970s, distinctive styling by Mel Boldt and Associates helped set Presto's coffee makers apart from the competition.
Artifact
Coffee maker
Date Made
1962-1967
Creators
National Presto Industries, Inc.
Place of Creation
United States, Wisconsin, Eau Claire
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Designed by Mel Boldt and Associates and made by National Presto Industries, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.438.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mel Boldt and Associates.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 11.75 in (coffee maker)
Width: 8.25 in (coffee maker)
Length: 5 in (coffee maker)
Height: 12.75 in (box)
Width: 7.375 in (box)
Length: 7.375 in (box)
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