Hinged toaster

1775-1825

Measurements

34 in x 7-1/8 in x 1-1/2 in

Materials

Iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3853

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This unusual toaster has a hinged shaft that allows it to hang straight on a wall or to stand near a fireplace on the floor.  The shaft has been hammered flat at one end to form a handle with the customary circular hole at the end.  The opposite end of the shaft forms a simple hinge.  The toaster rack is a simple framework of three tines.  It stands on the outer tines.