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Presto Pressure Cooker-Canner

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1940-1960

GUSN

GUSN-256045

Description

Pressure cooker-canner with black plastic handles. Model 21-B, 21 quarts. Pressure cooker has a cylindrical metal body and slightly domed cover. Cover has metal slots that twist/lock into place. Pressure gauge and release valve affixed to top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pressure cookers
metal
Device, Cooking
Cooker, Pressure
Cooker, Pressure

Inscription

"PRESTO / COOKER - CANNER / MODEL 21-B / 21 QT. 19.873 LITERS / NATIONAL PRESTO IND., INC. EAU CLAIRE, WIS., U.S.A." (Metal tag)
"PRESTON / DO NOT OPERATE / CANNER / UNTIL YOU HAVE / READ INSTRUCTION BOOK" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

283.51

Maker

National Presto Industries Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

WI

Dimensions

15 1/2 x 16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Winifred Richardson

Accession Number

2011.80.51AB

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