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G.E. patented the first commercially successful electric toaster in 1909 (sliced bread wouldn't be invented until 1933). Thus began a great run for toaster collectors, who seek out everything from art deco toasters to art nouveau toasters, to streamlined and even porcelain toasters that match dinnerware flower patterns. There are hundreds of varieties to collect, made of attractive chrome, wood, wire, and bakelite components.
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I started as a collector and I’m a web designer, so I thought I would design a website from my passion. I threw it up there and pe… [more]

Jens Veerbeck's homage to toaster collecting is the best thing since sliced bread (which was invented in 1933, by t… [read review or visit site]

Jack and Beverly Wilgus' personal collection website, of which the most interesting areas are: strongmen and strong… [read review or visit site]

This archive of 76 influential American cookbooks from the late 1700s to early 1900s, assembled by the Michigan St… [read review or visit site]

Kristian McManus’ fresh, airtight collection of Tupperware catalogs and related ephemera from the 1950s and 6… [read review or visit site]

This Flickr photo pool, moderated by Amy Karol, showcases over 1000 vintage aprons from various personal collection… [read review or visit site]

Hungry? Dan Goodsell's archive of hundreds of cereal box images from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s will take you right ba… [read review or visit site]

Heidi Kellner’s colorful tribute to vintage Fiesta Ware pottery, with great pictures and historical information. … [read review or visit site]
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Even the laundry room has three framed antique samplers hanging on the wall while the tops of kitchen cabinets are lined with antique toasters from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The living room and dining rooms are a bit more formal in that...Read more
A THRIFTY couple say their toaster is crust the job - still going strong after 59 YEARS. Fred Horley, 80, and wife Joan, 79, were given the kitchen appliance as a wedding present in May 1953 - just a fortnight before the Queen was crowned...Read more
Whether you're after a vintage toaster, a job, or that potential special someone, a lot of what we start online leads to in-person meetups eventually. Paranoia about getting scammed or stood up is understandable. We've covered how to avoid scams when...Read more
If anyone can “talk toast” it's Haviland native Wayne Konkel, the owner of the largest toaster collection in Kansas and one of the largest collections in the United States. “It took me, oh about ten years before I really got serious about collecting...Read more