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feature that lasted for more than
a decade. By 1957, an enhanced
Model 12, also available in
chrome or popular colors, offered
Continued from Page 22 twelve speeds.
The jet age Model 10 came out In the 1970s, Mixmasters were
in 1950 sporting fins and a new reengineered, departing from a
heritage of steel bodes in favor of
front grille. An adjustment lever plastic cases. Yet, time has proven
for bowl size was added to the those models to also be long-
base and clear glass bowls were lasting and many are still in use.
adopted. This was the first model Models with an MM designation
available in chrome. Model 11 or a “1-” moniker (i.e. 1-7, 1-8)
added popular mid-fifties colors are from that era and feature
like pink and turquoise and had a electric cords that detach from the
round-vented front grille, a design right side of the body.
By mid-century, Sunbeam
was a household name and the
Mixmaster brand was extended
to a line of hand This is a Mixmaster Model 9 from 1970s, it was the
mixers, starting around 1950→
with a six-speed
model in 1952.
That was hardly a surprise
throughout the years,
Sunbeam made
everything from
waffle irons to
↑ Sunbeam’s products were heavily
influenced by popular design trends coffee makers.
of their era. This 1950s advertisement As far back as the
reflects post-war optimism and 1930s, Sunbeam
suburban life in the 50s.
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offered a line of toasters-the most ← This model 3 has
stunning was the arced T-9 model several accessories
from 1939, drawing inspiration including the jadeite
from the New York World’s Fair. bowls.
In the 1960s, the modernist Vista
line of appliances was introduced
which included additional stand
mixers, electric can openers,
and blenders.
Sunbeam also expanded
its offerings with
acquisitions of several
household brands
in the latter half of
the twentieth century. The
Osterizer came under their
umbrella with the acquisition of
the John Oster Manufacturing as consumers’ preferences turned
Company in 1960; and, in the late towards new and cheap, the
public lost sight of the value of
Crock-Pot with longevity and good engineering.
the acquisition of Many of these workhorses ended
Rival. up in thrift stores - or worse - the
Yet, the landfill. Yet, don’t let the castoff
Mixmaster was stigma fool you; even at 50 or 60
Sunbeam’s immortal years old, Mixmasters and other
product - so impactful, Sunbeam appliances still work
that in 1998, the like a champ. And, they’ll still be
US Postal Service working when today’s cheap, big-
dedicated a stamp box versions are broken and their
in its honor. Sadly, warranty expired!
95 Geneva Dr., Oviedo, FL 32765
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Just in, large selection of display shelves, curio
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Highwaymen Paintings are our Specialty.
Frank our camera man has on offer hundreds of antique
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