Summary
Alternative Name(s): Heating Plate, Food Warmer
This portable electric Lindberg Foster 'Power Plus' stove was made by Lindberg Foster Pty Ltd, Richmond, Victoria, and used by the donor in Albert Park, Victoria, during gas strikes. She also occasionally used it for making scones and as a food warmer.
Lindberg Foster 'Power Plus' refrigerators were advertised in Australian newspapers in 1954-1955. Lindberg Foster Pty Ltd was put into the hands of receivers in May 1956.
Physical Description
An electric stove. Small, portable rectangular unit upon rectangular base, painted white. TOP: square iron hotplate set centrally in a black and green enamelled top. FRONT: DOOR: full dimensions, wrapped over sides, hinged along lower edge. 2 vertical bands lower quarter, with a metal logo attached between them. HANDLE - small, black D-shape, upper centre. INTERIOR: painted white. 6 pairs of brackets for removable shelving. 1 removable solid shelf. SIDES: small, black D-shaped handles. BACK: electrical socket upper centre with electrical cord and plug still attached. Lower centre, company details printed.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Maisie Ford, 14 Dec 1989
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Manufacturer
Lindberg Foster Pty. Ltd., Richmond, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950-1955
Latest date based on the company going into receivership in 1956; likely to date in vicinity of Power Plus refrigerator, advertised 1954-1955. -
Place Used
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Inscriptions
Front, metal label: 'ELECTRICAL / POWER / PLUS / APPLIANCES.' Back: 'VOLTS MODEL / 240 3 / WATTS SERIAL / 1000 449 / ENGINEERED BY / LINDBERG FOSTER PTY. LTD. / RICHMOND VIC.' Written on plug: 'MIDDY / MADE IN AUSTRALIA.'
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
32 cm (Length), 26 cm (Width), 22 cm (Height)
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References
Bank takes over Lindberg Foster (1956, May 10). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 17. Retrieved April 17, 2020, from [Link 1]
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Keywords
Food Preparation, Cooking, Ovens, Stoves, Stoves & Ranges, Electric Appliances
