Events
Great Britain begins toasting bread
shortly after invading RomeToasting spread across multiple
countries but people wanted to
change how it could be cooked.Alan MacMasters makes the first electric
toaster in Edinburgh, Scotland but
he never applied for a patent.(the
wires would melt and there was
a fire issue)Ancient Egyptians start toasting
bread for preserving bread and
other foodsRome starts to make toast from
bread to serve while having wineCharles Marsh invented a metal
that was safe heating at high temps.George Schneider invents a toaster,
applies for patent but it was never built.Charles Strite invents the 1st pop-up
toaster.Charles Strite receives patent
(1st person for toasters)Hazel and Lloyd Copeman
apply for toaster patents,
never receivedGeneral Electric introduces their
first electric toaster for the home
invented by Frank ShailorWonder begins to sell pre-sliced
breadToaster sales increase due to
pre-sliced bread, toasters
become widespreadRegular people can finally
afford toasters, can be
customized, and have
wider slots (used to cost
around 390$ in 1930s)Toasters now days are
available in all shapes,
colors, and sizesFRom 2010 to 2017 in the millions
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