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Object:Kenwood A101 electric toaster, 1957


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Labour-saving appliance made by Kenwood Manufacturing. Ken Wood launched his business in 1947, starting out with toasters then food mixers.
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Gas, electricity and labour-saving appliances
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Revolution in the kitchen
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Creda No. 726 electric toaster, c.1914-20
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Morphy Richards pop-up toaster, c.1956
   
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