Toasters

History

1 CE

Toasting bread didn't become a concept until the Roman Empire as a means to preserve bread and make it last longer. They realized it was good comfort food as well.

History

2

Companies started making toasters so people no longer had to heat bread up in a pan. Toasters also made the bread crispier than the pan heated up did.

First Toaster

1893

The Eclipse toaster was invented by Alan MacMasters. It was marketed by the Crompton Company.

Second Toaster

1909

General Electric introduces their first electric toaster for the home. This was invented by Frank Shailor. This toaster is considered to be the first commercially successful electric toaster.

Third Toaster

1913

The Copeman Electric Stove Company introduced toaster with automatic bread turner.

Fourth Toaster

1919

The automatic pop-up toaster is invented by Charles Strite. He applies for a patent

Fifth Toaster

1930

Proctor Electric Company produced an automatic toaster with a timing strip.

Sixth Toaster

1940

Sunbeam Corporation invented a toaster that would automatically turn off once the bread reached 310°F.

Seventh Toaster

1970

Toasters designed with many different colors and heat-resistant plastic became more popular. Some models had rounded sides and wider slots for thick slices of bread or even bagels.

Eighth Toaster

2000

In the 2000's, toasters became easier to use and more appealing to the eye. "Smart Toasters" became very popular. Today, toasters have many slots, settings to make bagels, toast, and even English muffins. They have heat settings, too. Some toasters measure by level of "toastiness," while others measure by minutes.

FUTURE Toaster

3000

In the future, toasters should have a setting that puts peanut butter, jelly, butter, honey, or any other spread you wish, on your toasted bread.