Woman Using "Speedy Weeny" Hot Dog Vending Machine, 1945-1947
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The Speedy Weeny served a "sizzling delicious" hot dog to customers in seconds. The vending machine, which debuted in 1947, used microwaves to cook the meat. American and British scientists working on World War II radar systems discovered microwaves' cooking potential. This photograph comes from the archives of George Devol -- one of the machine's developers.
The Speedy Weeny served a "sizzling delicious" hot dog to customers in seconds. The vending machine, which debuted in 1947, used microwaves to cook the meat. American and British scientists working on World War II radar systems discovered microwaves' cooking potential. This photograph comes from the archives of George Devol -- one of the machine's developers.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1945-1947
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.64.447
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by the Family of George C. Devol.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
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