General Electric model kitchen
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The General Electric model kitchen was a futuristic, fully equipped demonstration kitchen showcasing modern American household technology and consumer convenience during the Cold War era.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| General Electric model kitchen canonical | 1 |
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
demonstration kitchen
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exhibit ⓘ model kitchen ⓘ |
| applianceCategory | kitchen appliances ⓘ |
| context |
Cold War competition in standards of living
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post–World War II suburbanization ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designGoal |
comfort and convenience in the kitchen
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efficiency in food preparation ⓘ |
| displayType | interactive demonstration ⓘ |
| era | Cold War ⓘ |
| feature |
built-in cabinets
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dishwasher ⓘ electric range ⓘ modern lighting ⓘ refrigerator ⓘ small electric appliances ⓘ |
| manufacturer | General Electric NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialForm | full-scale mock-up kitchen ⓘ |
| promotedConcept |
all-electric home
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integrated kitchen design ⓘ time-saving household routines ⓘ |
| purpose |
to advertise General Electric home appliances
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to promote consumer convenience ⓘ to showcase modern American household technology ⓘ |
| represented |
modern American domestic life
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postwar consumer culture ⓘ technological progress in the home ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
American housewives
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middle-class consumers ⓘ |
| technologyType | household technology ⓘ |
| theme |
automation in the home
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futuristic design ⓘ labor-saving devices ⓘ |
| timePeriod | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| usedFor |
marketing General Electric products
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public demonstrations ⓘ trade shows and exhibitions ⓘ |
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