Introduced in 1930 by Lionel Corp.—better known for its electric model trains—the fully functional toy stove shown at top had two electric burners and an oven that heated to 260 °C. It came with a set ...
“Do you love your wife? If you do, you will buy her a Rue Washer.” So read a 1905 advertisement for a home appliance produced in the early 20th century in Amboy. Edward K. Rue was the inventor of the ...