Waffle Iron Patent Drawings
by Bill Swartwout
Title
Waffle Iron Patent Drawings
Artist
Bill Swartwout
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography
Description
While waffle irons existed for a long time, Cornelius Swartwout had the first United States Patent, No. 94,043 for an improved waffle iron. It was the first waffle iron patent in the US and was done on August, 24, 1869.
According to the Smithsonian Libraries, "While waffles irons of sorts have existed since the 1300s, Swarthout (sic) intended to perfect the design by adding a handle and a clasp that would allow the waffle-maker to flip the iron without danger of slippage or burns. It wasn’t until 1911 that General Electric put out the first electric waffle iron, the prototype for the counter-top versions used in many households today."
This U.S. Patent Office image has been straightened and "cleaned up" for display. It would look great in a plain black frame with a thin mat.
An additional note is that Bill, of Bill Swartwout Photography, is a direct descendant of Cornelius Swartwout.
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September 5th, 2020
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