Woman Using "Speedy Weeny" Hot Dog Vending Machine, 1945-1947

Summary

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

Creators

Unknown

Collection Title

George Devol Collection 

 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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