Mercury Infra-red defroster

Details

Descriptive Terms

cooking and heating devices
kitchenware
aluminum (metal)
Bakelite (TM)
electrical system components
Heater, Electric

Inscription

"MERCURY/infra-red/defroster/UL/FOR FAST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER DEFROSTING" (Embossed text, painted black and gold)
"MERIT ENTERPRISES INC./BKLYN, N.Y./MOD. DF7 115V. 400W. A.C. ONLY/CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER/USE WITH WALL OR BASE/RECEPTACLE ONLY/UL SA" (Stamped)
"H D Co" (Capital H, large capital D, intertwined with Co.)

Additional Identification Number

53.1
764

Maker

Merit Enterprises Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Brooklyn, New York

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sherry Brandsema

Accession Number

2010.33.1

Reference Notes

Advertisment: "New Mercury electric infra-red refrigerator/-freezer defroster/6.95/Works faster, easier than any defroster you've ever/seen! No matter how heavily ice caked...the new/Mercury infra-red defroster removes ice in refrigera-/tors and freezers so speedily, frozen foods and ice cubes/won't thaw. Neater, too-400 watts of controlled heat/radiates evenly. Unique shape covers more area, fits/into snug spaces. All-aluminum body with Bakelite/legs and handle, 6 ft. cord, UL approved."

Places

New York state (United States)
Brooklyn (New York City, New York state) [borough]