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Electromatic

Percolator
1961-2 (designed), ca.1965 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White glass-ceramic (Pyroceram) with stainless steel collar and internal filters, thermoset plastic and thermo-plastic handle and part lid, clear glass knob. Attached flex and plug. Ovoid body.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Percolator
  • Cover
  • Basket
  • Spreader Plate
  • Trivet
  • Immersion Heater
  • Cord
TitleElectromatic (series title)
Materials and techniques
Glass-ceramic, stainless steel, plastic, mould blown
Brief description
White glass ceramic (pyroceram) coffee percolator, Electromatic series, Corning, designed 1961-2, manufactured c.1965.
Physical description
White glass-ceramic (Pyroceram) with stainless steel collar and internal filters, thermoset plastic and thermo-plastic handle and part lid, clear glass knob. Attached flex and plug. Ovoid body.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23cm
Marks and inscriptions
A circle formed of radiating lines, 'CORNING WARE P - Z 06 - EP 6 CUP', a three headed flower, 'MADE IN USA' (All printed in grey)
Credit line
Gift of Jerry Wright
Object history
Model P-6, a 6-cup perculator. Original sale price $27.95.
Bibliographic reference
See subject and object files in the Ceramics and Glass Dept.
Collection
Accession number
C.51:1-1995

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Record createdMarch 9, 1999
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